Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax Q10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.