Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Pentax Q7
Fujifilm X-M1 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-M1
Q7 | Fujifilm X-M1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Pentax Q7
Fujifilm X-M1 | Q7 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Pentax Q7 | |
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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 |