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Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
75 Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
60

Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-50
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Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 7 years after the K-30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100V grades against the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Pentax K-30

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X100V K-30 
RevealedFebruary 2020October 2012Newer by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Fujifilm X100V

					

					

						
 K-30 Fujifilm X100V 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Pentax K-30

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X100V K-30 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V offers physical measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the K-30.
Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and K-30 is 79 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and K-30.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100V to offer more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography factors
82
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
74
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Street photography details
Pentax K-30 Street photography details
74
 tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 weather proofing
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others (478g)
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax K-30 as a Sports photography camera
73
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (420 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 no image stabilization
67
 great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
76
 good battery (420 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others (478 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 low battery (410 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography factors
73
 you can focus manually
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery (420 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 no image stabilization
73
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging info
Pentax K-30 Vlogging info
35
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others (478 grams)
30
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Pentax K-30
 Fujifilm X100VPentax K-30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X100V Pentax K-30
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-02-04 2012-10-29
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 Prime M
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 425 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 478g (1.05 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 420 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,399 $525