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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T20
Pentax Q-S1
(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
  • Revealed August 2014
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was manufactured 10 months after the Q-S1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up against the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-T10 Q-S1 
RevealedMay 2015August 2014Newer by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 Q-S1 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q-S1

 Fujifilm X-T10 Q-S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the Q-S1.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Q-S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Q-S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T10 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
46
manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (203g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging details
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging details
34
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (203g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q-S1
 Fujifilm X-T10Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Pentax Q-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 pounds) 203 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $250