Epson R-D1 vs Pentax Q10

Following is a complete review of the Epson R-D1 and Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1 was launched 9 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R-D1 grades against the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1 has external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 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).

Contrast the Epson R-D1 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1 compared to the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1 and Q10 is 75 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and Q10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax Q10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.