Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 3 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will offer more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.