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Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Pentax Q front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Launched June 2011
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q10
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Q versus Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was brought out 10 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Q scores vs the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sigma fp L

 Q fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Pentax Q

 fp L Q 
AnnouncedMarch 2021June 2011Fresher by 118 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q and Sigma fp L

 Q fp L 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q provides outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q versus Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q vs the fp L.

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and fp L is 93 and 83 respectively.

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and fp L.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will render more detail having its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Q will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
45
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
89
manual focus
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (180g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than others (180 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
has touch focus
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
38
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Pentax Q vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Sigma fp L
 Pentax QSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax Q Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-23 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 61 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 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q Leica L
Available lenses 8 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 189 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $695 $2,499