Pentax Q10 vs Sony A68

Lets look much closer at the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A68, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q10 scores versus the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q10 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Q10 vs the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q10 and A68.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will show extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Q10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.