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Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax Q10 and Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Q10 was unveiled 7 years prior to the fp which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q10 grades against the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sigma fp

 Q10 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Pentax Q10

 fp Q10 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2012Newer by 83 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sigma fp

 Q10 fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q10 and Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q10 compared to the fp.

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and fp.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Q10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
85
has manual focus
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q10
Travel photography with Sigma fp
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
excellent MP (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
37
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sigma fp
 Pentax Q10Sigma fp
General Information
Company Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax Q10 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-10 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Leica L
Amount of lenses 8 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $2,050