FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
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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 GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax Q10
HS10 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the FujiFilm HS10
Q10 | HS10 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax Q10
HS10 | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and Q10 is 60 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |