Leica M9 vs Pentax Q10

Below is a complete comparison of the Leica M9 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was launched 4 years before the Q10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M9 matches up against the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M9 compared to the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M9 and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and Q10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M9 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.