Pentax Q vs Sony A6500

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax Q vs Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Q (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The Q was manufactured 6 years prior to the A6500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Q matches up versus the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q has got outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q against the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and A6500 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and A6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6500 will give you greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Q is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.