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Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax Q10 versus Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and FX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Q10 was announced 11 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Q10 matches up vs the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony FX30

 Q10 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Pentax Q10

 FX30 Q10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022September 2012More recent by 122 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k460kSharper screen (+1900k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony FX30

 Q10 FX30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q10 and the FX30.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and FX30 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and FX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony FX30 will produce greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Q10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
84
has manual focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
Sony FX30 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q10
Travel photography with Sony FX30
60
lighter than average (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (570 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great MP (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (646g)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (570 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony FX30
 Pentax Q10Sony FX30
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q10 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-10 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 187
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 570 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $350 $1,800