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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
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 | |||
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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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q-S1
Fujifilm X-T10 | Q-S1 | |||
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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.

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


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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T10 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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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 |