X-T50vs Pentax 17
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
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?
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £400 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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