Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Pentax Q-S1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was manufactured 5 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 comes with physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Q-S1 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Q-S1.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will show more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.