Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a extended review of the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Q10 was manufactured 14 months before the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q10 grades vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Q10 and the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and NX300.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Q10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.