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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 6 months later than the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Q-S1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Q-S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers external 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) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A2 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
46
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (203 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography details
58
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery life (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
60
lighter than competition (203g)
flash built-in
bad battery (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly screen
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-A2Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Pentax Q-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
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 resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 250 shots
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $250