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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
47 Overall
40

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 9 years later than the Q and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Pentax Q

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 Q 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021June 2011Fresher by 117 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 Q Fujifilm X-E4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 Q 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the Q.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 high sensor resolution (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
45
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Pentax Q
80
 tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 no image stabilization
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (180 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Pentax Q
79
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
88
 good battery life (380 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
57
 lighter than competition (180 grams)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery (230 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
81
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (380 shots)
 no image stabilization
51
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (230 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Pentax Q Vlogging information
82
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone port
 no image stabilization
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (180 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-E4Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Pentax Q
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 58 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $849 $695