Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2012
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe M Typ 240 was released at a similar time to the Q10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M Typ 240 matches up against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Pentax Q10
M Typ 240 | Q10 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica M Typ 240
Q10 | M Typ 240 |
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax Q10
M Typ 240 | Q10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | September 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the Q10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and Q10 is 74 and 92 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and Q10.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 84 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1860 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 270 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $5,479 | $350 |