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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 7 years after the Q10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019September 2012Newer by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kCrisper display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Q10 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-A7 Q10 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 features outer measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the Q10.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Q10.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
88
great battery (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-A7Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 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 measurements 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,760k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 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 speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 440 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $350