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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 262
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 3 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Pentax Q10

 M Typ 262 Q10 
IntroducedNovember 2015September 2012Fresher by 39 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Q10 M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Pentax Q10

 M Typ 262 Q10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the Q10.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Q10 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and Q10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will result in greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer M Typ 262 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
50
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
58
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
22
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Pentax Q10
 Leica M Typ 262Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Pentax Q10
Also called Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica M Pentax Q
Total lenses 59 8
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,069 $350