Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was unveiled 5 years after the Q which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A3 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.