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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 8 years after the Q10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E4 Q10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2012More modern by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 Q10 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-E4 Q10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the Q10.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Q10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer you more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
83
focusing manually
excellent resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
88
good battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
82
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-E4Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 58 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $849 $350