Nikon 1 V2 vs Pentax Q

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 V2 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1 V2 was released 17 months later than the Q making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1 V2 scores against the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V2 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 V2 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 V2 and the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and Q.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 V2 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 1 V2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.