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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40
Pentax Q front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Q was launched 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Q scores against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony NEX-5T

 Q NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Pentax Q

 NEX-5T Q 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2011Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony NEX-5T

 Q NEX-5T 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q has outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Q versus the NEX-5T.

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Q is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (180 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
57
lighter than competition (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
77
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (180g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Pentax Q vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Sony NEX-5T
 Pentax QSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-23 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 180 gr (0.40 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 78
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 13.0
DXO Low light rating 189 1015
Other
Battery life 230 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $695 $400