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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T100
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was introduced 6 years after the K-500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores versus the K-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Pentax K-500

 Fujifilm X-T200 K-500 
IntroducedJanuary 2020November 2013More modern by 75 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2780k921kClearer display (+1859k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 K-500 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Pentax K-500

 Fujifilm X-T200 K-500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 and the K-500.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T200 and K-500 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T200 and K-500.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T200 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Street photography advice
Pentax K-500 Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (51,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Sports photography information
Pentax K-500 Sports photography information
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 shots)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (710 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Travel photography with Pentax K-500
79
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
67
better than average battery power (710 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (710 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T200
Vlogging with Pentax K-500
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Pentax K-500
 Fujifilm X-T200Pentax K-500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T200 Pentax K-500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-01-22 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 51600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 54 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,780k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370g (0.82 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1087
Other
Battery life 270 images 710 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-W126S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $600