Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax Q

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Q (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 7 months after the Q so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Q is 59 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Q.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.