Canon M3 vs Pentax Q

Its time to look closer at the Canon M3 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was introduced 3 years later than the Q and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M3 matches up against the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M3 against the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and Q.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M3 will give you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.