Nikon Z30 vs Pentax Q10

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z30 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z30 was unveiled 9 years after the Q10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z30 scores vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 provides outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z30 and Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z30 and the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and Q10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z30 will offer extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.