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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(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
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
  • Launched June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-T30 Q 
LaunchedFebruary 2019June 2011More modern by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Q Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-T30 Q 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
45
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
79
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Pentax Q
80
great battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-T30Pentax Q
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