Pentax Q vs Sony TX30

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax Q and Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Q was unveiled 3 years before the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q matches up vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q offers physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q and Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q versus the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and TX30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX30 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.