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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was announced 9 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the R10 grades against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Pentax Q10

 R10 Q10 
RevealedMay 2022September 2012Fresher by 119 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Canon R10

 Q10 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Pentax Q10

 R10 Q10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R10 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R10 versus the Q10.

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and Q10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and Q10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R10 will resolve extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger R10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R10
Street photography with Pentax Q10
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (426 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R10
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
78
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery (450 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
76
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (426g)
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery power (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging info
Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (426g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Canon R10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Pentax Q10
 Canon EOS R10Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS R10 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Pentax Q
Number of lenses 35 8
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $879 $350