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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 6 months later than the Q10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Q10 Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E1 Q10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013September 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the Q10.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Q10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
49
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-E1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $350