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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released August 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm JX370 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm JX370

 Q-S1 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedAugust 2014August 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm JX370 Q-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the Q-S1.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX370 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JX370 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (203g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
32
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Q-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-11 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $159 $250