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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Pentax Q

 T Type 701 Q 
ReleasedApril 2014June 2011Fresher by 35 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k460kSharper display (+840k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica T Type 701

 Q T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q

 T Type 701 Q 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q Portrait photography features
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Pentax Q
54
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
69
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
32
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q
 Leica T Typ 701Pentax Q
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