Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was launched 8 years later than the Q and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.