Fujifilm X-S10 vs Pentax Q10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.