Nikon 1 J5 vs Pentax Q

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon 1 J5 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and Q (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and Q (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 J5 was manufactured 3 years after the Q which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 J5 scores against the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 J5 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 J5 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J5 provides external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J5 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J5 and Q.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon 1 J5 will give you more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent 1 J5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.