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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 5 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q-S1 
RevealedSeptember 2019August 2014More recent by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k460kSharper screen (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q-S1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers outer 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-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q-S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will produce greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
46
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
80
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography information
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
88
better than average battery (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-A7Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Pentax Q-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2014-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 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 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 2,760k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 320g (0.71 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 440 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $250