Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax Q

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 3 years before the Q and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX10 IS scores versus the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Q is 65 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Q.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax Q to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.