Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax Q10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax Q10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 II was introduced 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the K-3 II matches up versus the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II has external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 II versus the Q10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and Q10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and Q10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-3 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.