Pentax Q vs Sony W350

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax Q and Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Q was introduced 18 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q grades against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q has got external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q and Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Q versus the W350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and W350.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Q will have an edge in sensor tech.