Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Pentax
K-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
X-H2S is 6 years newer.
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Wins
X-H2S
Wins
K-70
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 11)
- AX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 10 frames)
- BK-70 has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 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-70
126 × 93 × 74 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
X-H2S is 11mm wider and 11mm thicker than K-70.
X-H2S is 28 g lighter than K-70.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 74mm K-70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-H2S
136 × 93 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-H2S
136 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
K-70
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
K-70
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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
AF points / zones
425 vs 11 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Reasons to choose
K-70
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.5, 93, 74
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.8 × — 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-70
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓Unique features
Cons
- –DSLR
- –24MP dated
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-H2S
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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-70?
X-H2S scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for K-70 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and K-70?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and K-70 is 24.2 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and K-70 have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the K-70?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and K-70?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and K-70 weighs 688 g, so the X-H2S is 28 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and K-70 record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. K-70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and K-70 weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. K-70: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and K-70 at $649. The K-70 is $1,850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Pentax press materials.