Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Q (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 7 years after the Q which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the Q.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q is 59 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer greater detail using its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.