Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 9 years later than the Q and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 features external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the Q.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Q is 73 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Q.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.