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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Revealed April 2014
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica T Type 701 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The T Type 701 was brought out 20 months later than the Q10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T Type 701 scores against the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Pentax Q10

 T Type 701 Q10 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2012Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k460kClearer screen (+840k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Leica T Type 701

 Q10 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q10

 T Type 701 Q10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 versus the Q10.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and Q10.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T Type 701 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica T Type 701 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern T Type 701 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
54
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
69
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery (270 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Pentax Q10
 Leica T Typ 701Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Pentax Q10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2012-09-10
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
Maximum resolution 4944 x 3278 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 4 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,300 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings 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 - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 49
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 10.9
DXO Low light rating 1082 183
Other
Battery life 400 images 270 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,603 $350