Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q-S1

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 18 months later than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the Q-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Q-S1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E2S will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.