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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q 
RevealedSeptember 2019June 2011More recent by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kSharper display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Q Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
45
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q Sports photography highlights
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-A7Pentax Q
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Pentax Q
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,760k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $695