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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Released June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 3 years later than the Q and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A2 Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2011More recent by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Q Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A2 Q 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the Q.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (180g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
78
great battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
57
lighter than others (180g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
Pentax Q Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly screen
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (180 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-A2Pentax Q
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 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 surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 410 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $695