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Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P530 was unveiled 18 months later than the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the P530 scores versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Pentax Q10

 P530 Q10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 18 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon P530

 Q10 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Pentax Q10

 P530 Q10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P530 has external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P530 and the Q10.

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and Q10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P530 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer P530 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P530
Street photography with Pentax Q10
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (494g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (200g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average (494 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than average (494 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Pentax Q10
 Nikon Coolpix P530Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-07 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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