Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Pentax
K-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
X100VI is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
X100VI
Wins
K-70
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 11)
- BK-70 has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 12,800)
- AX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 10 frames)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AX100VI has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-70
126 × 93 × 74 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
X100VI is 18mm shorter and 19mm thinner than K-70 but it is also 3mm wider.
X100VI is 167 g lighter than K-70.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 74mm K-70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
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.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
K-70
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X100VI: 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
X100VI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 11 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
52 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Codecs
Adds H.265
Touchscreen
Only X100VI supports it
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
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
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only K-70 supports it
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.66 × — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, X100VI or K-70?
X100VI scores 7.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for K-70 — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and K-70?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and K-70 is 24.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and K-70 have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the K-70?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and K-70?
X100VI weighs 521 g and K-70 weighs 688 g, so the X100VI is 167 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and K-70 record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. K-70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100VI and K-70 weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. K-70: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and K-70 at $649. The K-70 is $950 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.