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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 3 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017August 2014Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q-S1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q-S1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
46
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (203g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography info
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
77
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (203g)
flash built-in
terrible battery (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-E3Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Pentax Q-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2014-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 203 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $700 $250