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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was revealed 3 years prior to the Q10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the HS10 matches up against the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax Q10

 HS10 Q10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Q10 HS10 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2010More recent by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax Q10

 HS10 Q10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 has outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HS10 vs the Q10.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and Q10 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax Q10 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
45
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
44
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax Q10
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Pentax Q10
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $350