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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 3 years after the Q7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores vs the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-T20 Q7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2013More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Q7 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-T20 Q7 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 features exterior measurements 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 Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the Q7.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Q7 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Q7.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
76
features touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery life (250 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
36
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-T20Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Pentax Q7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2013-08-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $480