X-S20vs Pentax 17
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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?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £400 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 491g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 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-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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