Nikon 1 AW1 vs Pentax Q10

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 AW1 (1") and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The 1 AW1 was released 13 months later than the Q10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 AW1 matches up against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 AW1 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 AW1 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 AW1 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1 AW1 versus the Q10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 AW1 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 AW1 and Q10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 AW1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon 1 AW1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern 1 AW1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.