Leica M8 vs Pentax Q10
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Leica M8 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched July 2007
(Full Review)
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Below, we are matching up the Leica M8 and Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar but the M8 (APS-H) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M8 was released 6 years before the Q10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M8 scores against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Pentax Q10
| M8 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica M8
| Q10 | M8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | July 2007 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Pentax Q10
| M8 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Leica M8 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M8 and the Q10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and Q10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M8 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q10 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older M8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M8 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Leica M8 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Pentax |
| Model | Leica M8 | Pentax Q10 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2007-07-31 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-H | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 27 x 18mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 486.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 2500 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Pentax Q |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| 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 | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 591 gr (1.30 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 59 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 663 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 550 photos | 270 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $4,400 | $350 |
