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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 4 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A3 Q10 
RevealedAugust 2016September 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Q10 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A3 Q10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the Q10.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Pentax Q10
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
64
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
87
better than average battery (410 shots)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery life (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (200g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-A3Pentax Q10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $350