Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z fc versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and Q (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was introduced 10 years after the Q which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z fc matches up versus the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outside dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 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).

Check the Nikon Z fc versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc and the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and Q is 79 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and Q.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z fc will render more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z fc provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.