Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 17 months earlier than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the Q-S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.