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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close but the F70EXR (1/2") and Q10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was revealed 4 years before the Q10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F70EXR matches up against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax Q10

 F70EXR Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 Q10 F70EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax Q10

 F70EXR Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR versus the Q10.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and Q10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax Q10 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Pentax Q10
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax Q10
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Q10
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $350