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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z700EXR was unveiled 5 years prior to the Q-S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z700EXR scores versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Pentax Q-S1

 Z700EXR Q-S1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 Q-S1 Z700EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2010Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Pentax Q-S1

 Z700EXR Q-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z700EXR vs the Q-S1.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged Z700EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography factors
55
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (158g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (250 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
33
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging information
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (158 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Pentax Q-S1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Pentax Q-S1
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $250