Pentax K-30 vs Sony QX10

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-30 versus Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was brought out 10 months before the QX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-30 scores against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 has external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-30 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-30 against the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-30 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.