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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Q (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was revealed 12 years later than the Q and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the X-S20 grades versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Pentax Q

 X-S20 Q 
AnnouncedMay 2023June 2011Fresher by 146 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-S20

 Q X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax Q

 X-S20 Q 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers outside measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X-S20 vs the Q.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and Q is 72 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and Q.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will produce greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger X-S20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
84
manual focus
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
more heavy than average (491g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
87
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (750 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Pentax Q
77
great battery power (750 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent MP (26MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (491g)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (750 shots)
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than average (491g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-S20Pentax Q
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Pentax Q
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-05-24 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 86 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 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H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 750 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,299 $695