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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 2 months later than the Q7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-M1 Q7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Q7 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-M1 Q7 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2013Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the Q7.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Q7 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Q7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography info
Pentax Q7 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
54
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q7 Travel photography factors
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
31
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-M1Pentax Q7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 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 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $480