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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Released August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 7 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E4 Q7 
ReleasedJanuary 2021August 2013Fresher by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Q7 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-E4 Q7 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 has 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 Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the Q7.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (200g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
88
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
82
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-E4Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Pentax Q7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 58 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 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
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings no built-in flash P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
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 FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" 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 380 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $849 $480