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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 2 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A2 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2012More recent by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Q10 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A2 Q10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the Q10.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Q10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A2 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
58
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
low fps (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery (410 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
low battery life (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-A2Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $350