Clicky

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Fujifilm X-T10 was unveiled 2 years after the Q10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T10 Q10 
LaunchedMay 2015September 2012Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 Q10 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T10 Q10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 against the Q10.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Q10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Q10.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-T10Pentax Q10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $350