Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Successor is Pentax K-50
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax Q10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-30 was revealed 2 months later than the Q10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-30 matches up versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax Q10
K-30 | Q10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-30
Q10 | K-30 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax Q10
K-30 | Q10 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | September 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-30 compared to the Q10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and Q10 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and Q10.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-30 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-30 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-30 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-10-29 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 151 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1129 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 270 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $525 | $350 |