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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 7 years after the K100D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Pentax K100D

 Fujifilm X-T1 K100D 
IntroducedApril 2014December 2006More modern by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Fujifilm X-T1

 K100D Fujifilm X-T1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Pentax K100D

 Fujifilm X-T1 K100D 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the K100D.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and K100D is 79 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and K100D.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T1 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography details
Pentax K100D Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
67
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K100D Travel photography highlights
63
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660 grams)
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging features
Pentax K100D Vlogging features
33
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Pentax K100D
 Fujifilm X-T1Pentax K100D
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Pentax K100D
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-04-14 2006-12-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) -
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,300 $0