X-H1vs Pentax 17
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
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-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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