Canon M5 vs Pentax Q10

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon M5 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was announced 4 years after the Q10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M5 scores against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon M5 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M5 against the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Q10 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M5 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M5 will render greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger M5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.