Canon M3 vs Pentax Q10

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon M3 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M3 was unveiled 2 years after the Q10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M3 scores vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M3 offers external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and 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 have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M3 compared to the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and Q10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M3 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M3 will provide you with more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.