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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Announced August 2014
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 4 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 Q-S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2014Newer by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-T30 

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 Q-S1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T30 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and Q-S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (203g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography advice
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (203g)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-T30Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Pentax Q-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
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
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $250