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Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the Q10 (1/2.3") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Q10 was launched 10 years prior to the ZV-E10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Q10 grades vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony ZV-E10

 Q10 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Pentax Q10

 ZV-E10 Q10 
IntroducedJuly 2021September 2012More modern by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony ZV-E10

 Q10 ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor 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") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q10 compared to the ZV-E10.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and ZV-E10 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Q10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
82
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography information
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
77
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony ZV-E10
 Pentax Q10Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q10 Sony ZV-E10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-10 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 150
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 343g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $699