Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
Pentax
KF
Updated K-70 with modern connectivity and the same rugged Pentax philosophy.
$849
Released Nov 2022
KF is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
X100V
Wins
KF
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BKF has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 101)
- BKF has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- BKF 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
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
KF
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X100V is 10mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 35mm thinner than KF.
X100V is 42 g lighter than KF.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 88mm KF
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
KF
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100V: mount data unavailable
KF
✓ 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
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
KF
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only KF supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
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
KF
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Affordable DSLR
Cons
- –DSLR platform
- –No 4K
- –Niche ecosystem
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X100V or KF?
KF scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and KF?
X100V is 26.1 MP and KF is 24.2 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and KF have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while kF has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the KF?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. KF reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and KF?
X100V weighs 478 g and KF weighs 520 g, so the X100V is 42 g lighter.
Do the X100V and KF record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. KF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and KF weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. KF: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the KF, giving the KF the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and KF at $849. The KF is $550 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.