Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax Q10 and the Pentax Q, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Pentax Q10 was introduced in September 2012 and Pentax Q was introduced in June 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax Q10 Highlights

      • 12.4 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Q Highlights

      • 12.4 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pentax Q10
      4. Advantage of Pentax Q
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q.

      PROS

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      CONS

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Q10 over Pentax Q.

      Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Face Detection vs
      Viewfinder Optical (optional) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.1 vs 20.2
      Higher DxO Overall Score 49 vs 47
      Longer Battery Life 270 shots vs 230 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Q10.

      Pentax Q7
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.4 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Pentax K-1 II
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      Full Frame

      36.4 MP

      Nikon P7000
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Sony RX100 II
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Leica C-Lux
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Q

      Pentax Q
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Q over Pentax Q10.

      Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 183 vs 189
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.9 vs 11.1
      Lighter 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) vs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Q.

      Panasonic G9 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.21 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon G7 X MII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Pentax Q10 Pentax Q
        Video Capture
        Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        High Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini Type C
        Light200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Pentax Q10 Pentax Q
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.4 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low DxO Overall Score4947
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit25 min25 min
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life270 shots230 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached on Pentax Q10.

      Sensor

      Pentax Q10 features a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Pentax Q features a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Pentax Q10 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3456 x 2595, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 2688 x 2016, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2016 x 2016, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Q can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3456 x 2595, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 2688 x 2016, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2016 x 2016, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Pentax Q lens mount. Due to their 1/2.3-inch sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 5.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 5.6.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Pentax Q10 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Pentax Q has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q come with D-LI68 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots on Pentax Q10 and with battery life of 230 shots on Pentax Q.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax Q10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Q. Pentax Q10 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Pentax Q can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Pentax Q10 and 5.60 m on Pentax Q. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax Q10 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34") and Pentax Q body has dimensions of 98 x 57 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 1.22"). Pentax Q10 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) and Pentax Q weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz).

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      102 mm

      58 mm

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      98 mm

      57 mm

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      34 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q

      Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Street Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q and give them scores of 62 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47

      Photo

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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