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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was manufactured 9 months later than the Q10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-5 IIs scores versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax Q10

 K-5 IIs Q10 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2012More recent by 9 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 Q10 K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q10

 K-5 IIs Q10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has got outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the Q10.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and Q10 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent K-5 IIs will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5 IIs
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q10
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Q10
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-04 2012-09-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
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 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 151 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 49
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 10.9
DXO Low light score 1208 183
Other
Battery life 980 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $749 $350