Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax Q10
Q | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax Q
Q10 | Q | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | June 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Pentax Q10
Q | Q10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
Contrast the Pentax Q versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Pentax Q | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |