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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Pentax Q7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 5 years after the Q7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Q7 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2013More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Q7 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Q7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features physical dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the Q7.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q7 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q7.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give extra detail using its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography info
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
90
focusing manually
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
high megapixels (51MP)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
high megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging factors
Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
33
touch screen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPentax Q7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Pentax Q7
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 12 8
Focal length multiplier 0.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" 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 400 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $4,499 $480