Fujifilm X100S vs Pentax Q10

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X100S vs Pentax Q10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 11 months later than the Q10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100S scores vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100S features outer measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and Q10 is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and Q10.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X100S will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.