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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Q (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 14 months later than the Q making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm F800EXR Q 
LaunchedJuly 2012June 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 Q Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm F800EXR Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the Q.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Q is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Q.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography info
Pentax Q Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (232g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
50
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax Q
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax Q
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-25 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 47
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light rating 143 189
Other
Battery life 300 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $695