Canon M100 vs Pentax Q10

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon M100 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was launched 5 years after the Q10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M100 grades against the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M100 and the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Q10.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher M100 provides an edge in sensor technology.