Pentax Q vs Sony A6000

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax Q and Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Q (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Q was revealed 3 years before the A6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Q matches up against the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q comes with external 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 A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Pentax Q and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q compared to the A6000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and A6000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6000 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Q is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.