Pentax Q10 vs Sony RX10

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax Q10 versus Sony RX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Q10 was released 18 months before the RX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Q10 matches up versus the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q10 versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Q10 vs the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and RX10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Q10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.