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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released June 2011
  • Renewed by Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 5 years later than the Q and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-T20 Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2011Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Q Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-T20 Q 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the Q.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Q is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Q.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will render more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
45
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
Pentax Q Street photography details
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Pentax Q
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
76
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-T20Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Pentax Q
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $695