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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 5 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2018September 2012More recent by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Q10 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A5 Q10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the Q10.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Q10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Pentax Q10
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
88
better than average battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-A5Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $350