Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was released 20 months prior to the NX3000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q10 scores vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 has external measurements 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 NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Q10 and the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Q10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.