Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 13 months after the Q which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Q is 80 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Q.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.