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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2018June 2011More modern by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Q Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
88
great battery power (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
57
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Pentax Q
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-A5Pentax Q
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Pentax Q
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $695