Side by side comparison and review of Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL and Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | DA L 18-55mm AL lens | 16-50mm lens |
| Height | 9.65 cm | 6.65 cm |
| Width | 12.9 cm | 11.69 cm |
| Depth | 7 cm | 3.9 cm |
| Weight | 590 g | 280 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, fibre reinforced polycarbonate | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Red | Blue |
| Protection | Dust-resistant | - |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 3x |
| SENSOR | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16.3 Megapixel | 16.3 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 16,500,000 pixels | - |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,300,000 pixels | 16,300,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Special Protect (SP) coating | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
| PROCESSOR | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Image Processor | PRIME M | EXR Processor II |
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| LENS | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DA L AL Pentax KAF - zoom | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 XC OIS |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 82.5mm | 24 - 76mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 60 cm |
| Macro Focus Range | - | 30cm |
| Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | 83.2 degree(s) |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
| Lens Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | 10 groups / 12 elements |
| Filter Size | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Mounting Type | Pentax KAF2 | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Features | Aspherical lens | ED glass, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology |
| FOCUSING | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 11 | 49 |
| Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| VIEWFINDER | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | - |
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| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.92x | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2.5 to +1.5 | - |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | Yes | - |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| ISO (Max) | 51200 | 25600 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) | ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, spot, average |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 77 | 256 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, museum, surf & snow, PET, Blue Sky, food, night scene, sunset, candle, night snapshot, night scene with portrait, kids, Stage, night scene HDR, moving object, forest, backlight silhouette | Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, party/indoor, fireworks, multiple exposure, flower, sports mode, sunset, beach, night (tripod), snow, portrait enhancer |
| Special Effects | Soft, Slim, Pastel, Colour, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion | Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white) | Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white) |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/6000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 3600 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-22 (ISO 100) | - |
| DISPLAY | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 920,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Folding |
| Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | Colour control |
| FLASH | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, P-TTL | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, wireless off-camera control |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
| Image Storage | RAW 4928 x 3264 JPEG 4928 x 3264 JPEG 4224 x 2816 JPEG 3456 x 2304 JPEG 2688 x 1792 |
4896 x 3264 4896 x 2760 3456 x 2304 3456 x 1944 2496 x 1664 2496 x 1408 3264 x 3264 2304 x 2304 1664 x 1664 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 24 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Battery Type | Pentax D-Li109 Lithium Ion | Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Pentax D-Li109 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 480 shots (D-LI109 battery) Photo shooting - 1250 shots (lithium AA batteries) Playback - 4.5 hours (D-LI109 battery) Playback - 9.3 hours (lithium AA batteries) |
Photo shooting - 350 shots |
| CONNECTIONS | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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| Print Standard | DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
| FEATURES | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second, 6 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 5.6 frames per second |
| Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Dynamic Range Adjustment, in-camera RAW processing, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Lens Distortion Correction, SR (Shake Reduction) | Auto power save, digital noise reduction, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera RAW processing, Eye-Fi Card Ready, date stamp, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, Advanced SR AUTO mode |
| OTHERS | Pentax K-500 + DA L 18-55mm AL | Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 | Drivers & Utilities, MyFinePix Studio |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
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