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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X-S20 was unveiled 8 years after the Q-S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the X-S20 matches up versus the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 X-S20 Q-S1 
ReleasedMay 2023August 2014Newer by 108 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 Q-S1 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 X-S20 Q-S1 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X-S20 vs the Q-S1.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and Q-S1 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger X-S20 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
84
 manual focus
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
46
 manual focus
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
87
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (750 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
37
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery pack (250 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography features
77
 better than average battery (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
60
 lighter than competition in class (203g)
 built-in flash
 low battery pack (250 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (750 CIPA)
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (203g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-S20Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Pentax Q-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 86 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" 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 750 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $250