Canon M vs Pentax Q10

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon M vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The M was revealed at a similar time to the Q10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M scores versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M versus the Q10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M and Q10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.