Pentax Q10 vs Samsung NX500

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax Q10 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q10 was released 3 years prior to the NX500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Q10 scores versus the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q10 versus Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q10 vs the NX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and NX500.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Q10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.