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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 13 months before the Q7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Q7 
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Q7 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2012More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Q7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the Q7.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Q7 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Q7.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Pentax Q7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-06-28 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,169 $480