Pentax Q10 vs Sony WX10

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax Q10 versus Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was brought out 21 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Q10 scores against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 offers outer dimensions 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q10 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Q10 vs the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q10 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and WX10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Q10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.