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-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
X100V is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
K-70
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-70 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 11)
- BK-70 has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BK-70 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 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-70
126 × 93 × 74 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
X100V is 18mm shorter and 21mm thinner than K-70 but it is also 3mm wider.
X100V is 210 g lighter than K-70.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 74mm K-70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100V
128 × 75 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.
X100V
128 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
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
X100V: mount data unavailable
K-70
✓ 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 11 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only X100V supports it
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
17 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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
Animal / bird AF
Only K-70 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only K-70 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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-70
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓Unique features
Cons
- –DSLR
- –24MP dated
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X100V and K-70 at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X100V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X100V or K-70?
K-70 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X100V — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and K-70?
X100V is 26.1 MP and K-70 is 24.2 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and K-70 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while K-70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the K-70?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and K-70?
X100V weighs 478 g and K-70 weighs 688 g, so the X100V is 210 g lighter.
Do the X100V and K-70 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. K-70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and K-70 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. K-70: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and K-70 at $649. The K-70 is $750 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.