Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)

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.

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax Q10
Fujifilm X10 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Fujifilm X10
Q10 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax Q10
Fujifilm X10 | Q10 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | September 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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).
See the Fujifilm X10 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |