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Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40
Pentax Q front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax Q versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the Q (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Q was revealed 14 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q matches up against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax Q10

 Q Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax Q

 Q10 Q 
LaunchedSeptember 2012June 2011More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Pentax Q and Pentax Q10

 Q Q10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Q vs the Q10.

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and Q10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Q is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q
Street photography with Pentax Q10
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery power (270 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Pentax Q10
 Pentax QPentax Q10
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Q Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-06-23 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 8 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 49
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 10.9
DXO Low light rating 189 183
Other
Battery life 230 photos 270 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $695 $350