Pentax Q10 vs Sony TX55

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax Q10 vs Sony TX55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was announced 14 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q10 grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Q10 vs the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q10 and TX55.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Q10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.