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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
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Pentax MX-1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was introduced 10 months later than the Q10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the MX-1 grades against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax Q10

 MX-1 Q10 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2012More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax MX-1

 Q10 MX-1 

Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Q10

 MX-1 Q10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the MX-1 and the Q10.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and Q10 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and Q10.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The MX-1 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The newer MX-1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery (290 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
61
great battery (290 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (391g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (270 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (290 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Q10
 Pentax MX-1Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax MX-1 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-01 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with AR coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 391 grams (0.86 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 49
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 10.9
DXO Low light rating 208 183
Other
Battery life 290 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-Li-106 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $350