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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 3 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E2S Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2012Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 Q10 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E2S Q10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S features physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the Q10.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Q10.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (200g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
72
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
35
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (200g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-E2SPentax Q10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-09-10
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
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 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 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $350