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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")
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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)
Photography Glossary
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