Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10
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Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
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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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Pentax Q10
P530 | Q10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon P530
Q10 | P530 |
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Common features in the Nikon P530 and Pentax Q10
P530 | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P530 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $280 | $350 |