Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.