Pentax K110D vs Pentax Q10

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax K110D versus Pentax Q10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K110D was released 7 years prior to the Q10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K110D matches up vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K110D comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K110D versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K110D compared to the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and Q10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K110D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax Q10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K110D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.