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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was released 9 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Q10 
IntroducedSeptember 2021September 2012Fresher by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 Q10 Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T30 II Q10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing 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-T30 II versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the Q10.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Q10 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Q10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
80
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
low battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPentax Q10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 62 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $350