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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 4 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-T100 Q7 
RevealedMay 2018August 2013Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 Q7 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-T100 Q7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the Q7.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Q7 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Q7.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will render more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (448g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
74
good battery life (430 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (448g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (250 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (448g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-T100Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-05-24 2013-08-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 430 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $480