Leica M9-P vs Pentax Q10

In this article, we will be reviewing the Leica M9-P vs Pentax Q10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The M9-P was announced 14 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the M9-P scores vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Leica M9-P vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M9-P against the Q10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and Q10 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M9-P will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind in sensor technology.