Leica TL vs Pentax Q10

Let's look closer at the Leica TL versus Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TL was launched 4 years after the Q10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL grades vs the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL has outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL versus Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL compared to the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and Q10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica TL will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher TL provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.