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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E2S Q7 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2013Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Q7 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E2S Q7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography features
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q7 Vlogging highlights
34
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-E2SPentax Q7
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