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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Renewed by Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was launched 5 years after the Q which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A10 Q 
AnnouncedDecember 2016June 2011More modern by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-A10

 Q Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-A10 Q 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 features outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the Q.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Q.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A10 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
69
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
45
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Street photography with Pentax Q
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Sports photography with Pentax Q
61
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
86
great battery (410 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
57
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
62
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect focus
no image stabilization
low video resolution (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-A10Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 410 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $695