Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Pentax
K-5 IIs
APS-C flagship without AA filter for maximum sharpness — a cult favorite among Pentax stills shooters.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Sep 2012
X-H2S is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
K-5 IIs
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 101)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 60 frames)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-5 IIs
131 × 97 × 73 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
X-H2S is 4mm shorter than K-5 IIs but it is also 5mm wider and 12mm thicker.
X-H2S is 50 g lighter than K-5 IIs.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 73mm K-5 IIs
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
K-5 IIs
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
K-5 IIs
Pentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 101 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-5 IIs
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 97, 73
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
K-5 IIs
Pros
- ✓No AA filter
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Excellent build
- ✓Strong JPEG engine
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –Slow AF
- –DSLR declining
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-H2S and K-5 IIs at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-H2S
Pentax K-5 IIs
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X-H2S or K-5 IIs?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for K-5 IIs — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and K-5 IIs?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and K-5 IIs is 16.3 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and K-5 IIs have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-5 IIs has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the K-5 IIs?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. K-5 IIs reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and K-5 IIs?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and K-5 IIs weighs 710 g, so the X-H2S is 50 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and K-5 IIs record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. K-5 IIs: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and K-5 IIs weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. K-5 IIs: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the K-5 IIs, giving the K-5 IIs the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and K-5 IIs at $1,099. The K-5 IIs is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.