Pentax Q vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax Q and Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Q was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Q matches up vs the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q versus the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and RX10 II is 93 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and RX10 II.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Q will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.