Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Announced February 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
(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
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 21 months later than the Q making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-E1 | Q | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | June 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-E1
Q | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-E1 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the Q.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q.
All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E1 | Pentax Q |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-02-28 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 54 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 photographs | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | W126 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $695 |