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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 5 years after the Q10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017September 2012More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Q10 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing 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-E3 and Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the Q10.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
77
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (270 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-E3Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $350