Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Introduced April 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe T Type 701 was unveiled 2 years later than the Q and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the T Type 701 scores against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Pentax Q
T Type 701 | Q | |||
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Released | April 2014 | June 2011 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Display sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1300k | 460k | Sharper display (+840k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica T Type 701
Q | T Type 701 |
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Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q
T Type 701 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the T Type 701 and the Q.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.
Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and Q.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T Type 701 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica T Type 701 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern T Type 701 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | Pentax Q |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-04-24 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,300 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,603 | $695 |