Clicky

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 4 years after the Q which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Q 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2011Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Q Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Q 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the Q.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Q is 74 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (180g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (180 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Pentax Q
33
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Pentax Q
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Pentax Q
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,700 $695