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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-3 II
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 22 months later than the K-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the K-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Pentax K-3

 Fujifilm X-E2S K-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2014More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 K-3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax K-3

 Fujifilm X-E2S K-3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the K-3.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and K-3 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and K-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-3 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Pentax K-3 Street photography information
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Pentax K-3
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery (560 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery (560 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
low battery (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Pentax K-3
35
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax K-3
 Fujifilm X-E2SPentax K-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Pentax K-3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-01-15 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Prime III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 54 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 560 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $599 $639