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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Revealed August 2014
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 6 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-E4 Q-S1 
RevealedJanuary 2021August 2014Newer by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-E4 Q-S1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will show more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
46
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
88
better than average battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery (250 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-E4Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Pentax Q-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2014-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 58 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch cost $849 $250