Canon M vs Pentax Q

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon M versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and Q (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The M was revealed 14 months after the Q making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M matches up vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M features outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M versus the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and Q is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and Q.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger M provides an edge in sensor tech.