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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and Q10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 2 months prior to the Q10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X10 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X10

 Q10 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Q10

 Fujifilm X10 Q10 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2012Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the Q10.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and Q10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and Q10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (350g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery life (270 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (350g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (350 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Q10
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X10 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-11 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 49
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 10.9
DXO Low light score 245 183
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $350