Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q10

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z fc versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was introduced 8 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z fc matches up versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc offers physical measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z fc against the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and Q10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z fc having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z fc will result in greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.