Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F
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36 Features
56 Overall
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90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Released December 2012

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q10 and Samsung EX2F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Q10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

The Q10 was released 3 months earlier than the EX2F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q10 scores against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q10 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Samsung EX2F
Q10 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax Q10
EX2F | Q10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Samsung EX2F
Q10 | EX2F | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Pentax Q10 and Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q10 versus the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and EX2F.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Q10 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Q10 | Samsung EX2F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-10 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.4-2.7 |
Available lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 183 | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI68 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $478 |