Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q-S1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 3 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the Q-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Q-S1 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Q-S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.