Pentax E90 vs Pentax Q

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax E90 and Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E90 was launched 17 months before the Q which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E90 matches up against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E90 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 provides external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E90 against the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and Q.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax Q to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.