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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 7 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II Q-S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2014More recent by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II Q-S1 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the Q-S1.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Q-S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Q-S1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
83
 has manual focus
 MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
46
 manual focus
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
79
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition (203 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
79
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
37
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking focus
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
80
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 has built in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition (203 grams)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
55
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
36
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (203g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Pentax Q-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 62 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 203 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" 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 380 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $250