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Pentax Q vs Sony A6500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40
Pentax Q front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 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
  • Released June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
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Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony A6500

 Q A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Pentax Q

 A6500 Q 
ReleasedOctober 2016June 2011Fresher by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony A6500

 Q A6500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 size comparison

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

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q
Street photography with Sony A6500
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (180g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q Sports photography advice
Sony A6500 Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
77
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q
Travel photography with Sony A6500
57
lighter than average (180g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q Vlogging details
Sony A6500 Vlogging details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (180g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
39
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Pentax Q vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Sony A6500
 Pentax QSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-06-23 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 85
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 13.7
DXO Low light rating 189 1405
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $695 $1,298