Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
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- 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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Pentax Q-S1
| Fujifilm X-T10 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2015 | August 2014 | Newer by 10 months | |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper 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 dimensions | 3" | 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.
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.
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.
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T10 | Pentax 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 |