Canon M10 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon M10 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was brought out 3 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the M10 scores vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M10 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 and the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and Q10.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M10 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon M10 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern M10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.