Pentax Q vs Sony FX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax Q and Sony FX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and FX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Q was revealed 12 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q grades against the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q & Sony FX30. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q has outer dimensions 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 FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q and Sony FX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q against the FX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q and FX30 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and FX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony FX30 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.