X-E2vs Pentax 17
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Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £400 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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