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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
Samsung EX2F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Samsung EX2F

 Q10 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax Q10

 EX2F Q10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Samsung EX2F

 Q10 EX2F 
ReleasedSeptember 2012December 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q10
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
built-in flash
low battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
71
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Q10Samsung EX2F
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