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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
70
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was launched 4 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A10 Q10 
IntroducedDecember 2016September 2012More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 Q10 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A10 Q10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the Q10.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Q10.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A10 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (200g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
86
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
low battery life (270 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (200 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-A10Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2012-09-10
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 images 270 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $350