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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Pentax K-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 8 years after the K-7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax K-7

 Fujifilm X-E3 K-7 
RevealedSeptember 2017October 2009Newer by 97 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 K-7 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax K-7

 Fujifilm X-E3 K-7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the K-7.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and K-7 is 85 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and K-7.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Pentax K-7
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
77
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax K-7
 Fujifilm X-E3Pentax K-7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Pentax K-7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-09-07 2009-10-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Prime II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 12800 2000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 980 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $599