Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a in depth review of the Pentax Q10 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q10 was unveiled 2 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Q10 scores vs the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Q10 and the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and NX10 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and NX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.