X-H2Svs Pentax 17
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £400 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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