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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 4 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q7 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2013More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Q7 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q7 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the Q7.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q7.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Pentax Q7 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery pack (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
low battery (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-A5Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Pentax Q7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $480