Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.