Epson R-D1 vs Pentax Q

Lets look closer at the Epson R-D1 vs Pentax Q, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Epson and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Q (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1 was brought out 8 years prior to the Q and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R-D1 scores vs the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1 vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R-D1 compared to the Q.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and Q is 75 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1 and Q.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax Q will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.