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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 8 years after the Q10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-S10 Q10 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2012More modern by 99 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 Q10 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-S10 Q10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the Q10.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Q10 is 73 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Q10.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Pentax Q10
75
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
heavier than others (465g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
76
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count high (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (465 grams)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
heavier than others (465 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-S10Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $350