Pentax Q vs Sony A380

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q vs Sony A380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively close but the Q (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was released 23 months after the A380 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q scores versus the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Q enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Q and the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and A380.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A380 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Q will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.