Pentax Q vs Sony WX350
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Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony WX350
Q | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax Q
WX350 | Q | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony WX350
Q | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Q vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |