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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 5 months before the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Q-S1 
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-E2 Q-S1 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2014Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Q-S1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2 will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
46
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (203g)
built-in flash
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-E2Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Pentax Q-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2014-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $250