Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Pentax
K-5
Legendary weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with 16MP sensor and exceptional build quality.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Sep 2010
X100V is 9.4 years newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
K-5
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 101)
- BK-5 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- BK-5 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-5
131 × 97 × 73 mm
750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)
X100V is 3mm narrower, 22mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than K-5.
X100V is 272 g lighter than K-5.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 73mm K-5
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
K-5
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100V: mount data unavailable
K-5
✓ more lensesPentax 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
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 101 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Weight
478 g vs 750 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
K-5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 97, 73
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only K-5 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only K-5 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
K-5
Pros
- ✓Legendary build
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Excellent JPEG engine
- ✓Compact pro DSLR
Cons
- –16MP very dated
- –Slow AF
- –DSLR niche
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X100V and K-5 at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X100V
Pentax K-5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X100V or K-5?
K-5 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and K-5?
X100V is 26.1 MP and K-5 is 16.3 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and K-5 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while K-5 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the K-5?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. K-5 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and K-5?
X100V weighs 478 g and K-5 weighs 750 g, so the X100V is 272 g lighter.
Do the X100V and K-5 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. K-5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and K-5 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. K-5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the K-5, giving the K-5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and K-5 at $1,099. The K-5 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.