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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Released May 2015
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T20
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 22 months later than the Q7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-T10 Q7 
ReleasedMay 2015August 2013More recent by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 Q7 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q7

 Fujifilm X-T10 Q7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 has outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the Q7.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Q7 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Q7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q7 Travel photography factors
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging details
Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
34
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Pentax Q7
 Fujifilm X-T10Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2013-08-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $480