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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-70 was released 3 years after the Q10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-70 scores vs the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax Q10

 K-70 Q10 
RevealedJune 2016September 2012More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-70

 Q10 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax Q10

 K-70 Q10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 has got external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-70 vs the Q10.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and Q10 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and Q10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-70 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-70 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 per charge)
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 shots)
heavier than competition (688g)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
bad battery life (410 shots)
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-70
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition (688g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax Q10
 Pentax K-70Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-06-08 2012-09-10
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax Q
Available lenses 151 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 688 gr (1.52 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $649 $350