Pentax K-500 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-500 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K-500 was introduced 15 months later than the Q10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-500 matches up against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-500 vs the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and Q10 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and Q10.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-500 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-500 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.