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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the Q7 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E1 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Q7 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E1 Q7 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the Q7.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q7.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
48
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-E1Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
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
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 350g (0.77 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $480