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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 4 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T20 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2017September 2012More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Q10 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T20 Q10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the Q10.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Q10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Q10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Pentax Q10
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
76
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
36
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-T20Pentax Q10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k 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 0.62x -
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 speed 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 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 350 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $900 $350