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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 2 months before the Q10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Q10 
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Q10 Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Q10 
ReleasedJune 2012September 2012Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the Q10.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Q10 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Q10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Pentax Q10
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
45
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
53
MP count good (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Pentax Q10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Pentax Q10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-06-28 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 450 grams (0.99 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" 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 300 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,169 $350