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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Q10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 6 years after the Q10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Q10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2012More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Q10 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Q10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the Q10.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Q10.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you more detail with its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
91
has manual focus
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Pentax Q10
73
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count high (51MP)
not so great battery (400 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPentax Q10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Pentax Q10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Pentax Q
Total lenses 12 8
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $4,499 $350