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Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Q10 was announced 9 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Q10 scores versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sigma fp L

 Q10 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Pentax Q10

 fp L Q10 
RevealedMarch 2021September 2012Newer by 103 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sigma fp L

 Q10 fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Q10 versus the fp L.

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and fp L is 92 and 83 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and fp L.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will provide extra detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Q10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
89
focusing manually
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
resolution is great (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
38
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Pentax Q10 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sigma fp L
 Pentax Q10Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax Q10 Sigma fp L
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-10 2021-03-25
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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Leica L
Amount of lenses 8 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $2,499