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Pentax Q vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39
Pentax Q front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax Q vs Sony WX350, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Q was introduced 3 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Q grades vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony WX350

 Q WX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax Q

 WX350 Q 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2011Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony WX350

 Q WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q has got external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q and the WX350.

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and WX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Q will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (180 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
57
lighter than competition (180g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q and Sony WX350
 Pentax QSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-06-23 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 189 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $695 $270