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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A1 Q 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Q Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A1 Q 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Q.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Q is 87 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Q.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
45
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
Pentax Q Sports photography information
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
Pentax Q Travel photography information
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (180 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
Pentax Q Vlogging details
31
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-A1Pentax Q
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Pentax Q
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 350 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $695