Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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).

See the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.