Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XF10 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was manufactured 4 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades against the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF10 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF10 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 against the Q-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF10 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF10 will give extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.