Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.