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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 6 years after the Q10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T30 Q10 
RevealedFebruary 2019September 2012More modern by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Q10 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X-T30 Q10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 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).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the Q10.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will give you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Pentax Q10
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
36
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X-T30Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Available lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 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 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 photos 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $350