Pentax Q10 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax Q10 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor size.

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The Q10 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Q10 matches up against the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 has got 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) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Q10 compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Q10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.