Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax K-30

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax K-30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 8 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S10 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides outer dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the K-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and K-30 is 73 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and K-30.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S10 to result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.