Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.