Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q10

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M-Monochrom versus Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The M-Monochrom was announced 4 months prior to the Q10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Leica M-Monochrom versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the Q10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and Q10 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and Q10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.