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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 15 months after the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A1 Q10 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2012More modern by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Q10 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A1 Q10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the Q10.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Q10 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Q10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
31
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-A1Pentax Q10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 330 grams (0.73 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $329 $350