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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 3 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T2 Q10 
AnnouncedJuly 2016September 2012More recent by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Q10 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T2 Q10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the Q10.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Q10 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Q10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will resolve extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
33
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-T2Pentax Q10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax Q10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,600 $350