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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T200
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 5 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T100 Q10 
RevealedMay 2018September 2012Fresher by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 Q10 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T100 Q10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the Q10.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Q10 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Q10.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (448 grams)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (200g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery life (430 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (448g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (448 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-T100Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-05-24 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 54 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 430 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $350