Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon 1 J4 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and Q (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J4 was unveiled 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 J4 scores versus the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 J4 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J4 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J4 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J4 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 J4 compared to the Q.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J4 and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and Q.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 J4 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 1 J4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.