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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Q10 was released 21 months after the NX11 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Q10 grades against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Samsung NX11

 Q10 NX11 
LaunchedSeptember 2012December 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax Q10

 NX11 Q10 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11

 Q10 NX11 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Q10 compared to the NX11.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and NX11 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and NX11.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Q10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography info
Samsung NX11 Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
62
great battery power (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
24
supports face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX11
 Pentax Q10Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q10 Samsung NX11
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-10 2010-12-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Samsung NX
Total lenses 8 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light score 183 553
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $626