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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and KP (24MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS10 was launched 7 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HS10 matches up vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax KP

 HS10 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the FujiFilm HS10

 KP HS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2010Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax KP

 HS10 KP 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 versus the KP.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and KP.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax KP will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax KP Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Pentax KP
45
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
44
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
23
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax KP
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Pentax KP
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Pentax KP
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-07-06 2017-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 390 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $747