Pentax Q vs Sony W810

Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax Q and Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Q was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Q matches up against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q and Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q compared to the W810.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and W810.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to result in extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Q will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.