Pentax Q10 vs Sony A6500

Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q10 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A6500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q10 grades vs the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q10 and Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Q10 and the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and A6500 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6500 will give you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Q10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.