Leica CL vs Pentax Q10

In this article, we are comparing the Leica CL versus Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the CL (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL was released 5 years after the Q10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL matches up versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica CL has outer dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the CL vs the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and Q10 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and Q10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica CL will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher CL will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.