Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1
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88 Overall
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![Fujifilm X-S10 front Fujifilm X-S10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-S10/Fujifilm-X-S10-front.jpg)
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38 Features
54 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
- Announced October 2020
- Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2014
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 6 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Pentax Q-S1
Fujifilm X-S10 | Q-S1 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2014 | More modern by 76 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-S10
Q-S1 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q-S1
Fujifilm X-S10 | Q-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers outside measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the Q-S1.
![Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S10-vs-Pentax-Q-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Q-S1 is 73 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S10-vs-Pentax-Q-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-S10-vs-Pentax-Q-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S10-vs-Pentax-Q-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-S10 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-15 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 465 gr (1.03 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $999 | $250 |