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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(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
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
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-E1 Q 
RevealedFebruary 2013June 2011Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Q Fujifilm X-E1 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-E1 Q 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
49
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than average in class (180g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging details
Pentax Q Vlogging details
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-E1Pentax Q
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