Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
(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

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 2 years after the Q7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2S & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Pentax Q7
Fujifilm X-E2S | Q7 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
Q7 | Fujifilm X-E2S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q7
Fujifilm X-E2S | Q7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the Q7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Q7.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2S | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2S | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-01-15 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | - |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 54 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
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) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $480 |