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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Announced August 2014
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018August 2014Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q-S1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
46
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (203 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
88
good battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average (203 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (250 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-A5Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Pentax Q-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2014-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361g (0.80 lb) 203g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $250