Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

The Q10 was released 9 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q10 matches up vs the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony A7c
Q10 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Pentax Q10
A7c | Q10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 97 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony A7c
Q10 | A7c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Q10 against the A7c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and A7c.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will result in more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Q10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Q10 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q10 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-09-10 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax Q | Sony E |
Available lenses | 8 | 122 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 509 grams (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 183 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | 740 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $1,800 |