Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced February 2019
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
(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
- Launched June 2011
- New Model is Pentax Q10

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-T30 was unveiled 7 years after the Q which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-T30 | Q | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | June 2011 | More modern by 94 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-T30
Q | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-T30 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got outer dimensions 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 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the Q.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Q is 82 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Q.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-T30 | Pentax Q |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 54 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 230 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $899 | $695 |