Pentax Q10 vs Sony a3500

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax Q10 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was introduced 18 months earlier than the a3500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Q10 scores against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 comes with physical measurements 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 a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q10 and Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Q10 vs the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q10 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Q10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.