Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 6 years after the Q which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.