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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 19 months after the Q10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E2 Q10 
LaunchedMarch 2014September 2012Newer by 19 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 Q10 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E2 Q10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the Q10.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Q10.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-E2Pentax Q10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 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 350 images 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Pricing at release $450 $350