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Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54
Nikon 1 J4 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 J4 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 J4 (18MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the 1 J4 (1") and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1 J4 was unveiled 20 months after the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1 J4 matches up versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Pentax Q10

 1 J4 Q10 
IntroducedApril 2014September 2012More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Q10 1 J4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon 1 J4 and Pentax Q10

 1 J4 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J4 has physical 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) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 1 J4 against the Q10.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J4 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 J4 and Q10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 J4 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 J4 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern 1 J4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
74
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (232g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (232g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery (270 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Nikon 1 J4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J4 and Pentax Q10
 Nikon 1 J4Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon 1 J4 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-10 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5232 x 3488 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 171 25
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon 1 Pentax Q
Available lenses 13 8
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 300 shots 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL22 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $350