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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 4 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q7 
LaunchedSeptember 2017August 2013Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Q7 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q7 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while 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-E3 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the Q7.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q7.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
Pentax Q7 Street photography details
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
77
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q7 Vlogging highlights
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-E3Pentax Q7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Pentax Q7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
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 area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options no built-in flash P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $480