First introduced in September, 2012, Pentax Q10 is a 12 MP Mirrorless with a 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Pentax replaced the older Pentax Q with Q10. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Pentax Q10 with Pentax Q
Pentax replaced Q10 with Pentax Q7. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Pentax Q10 with Pentax Q7
Pentax Q10 comes with a 6.16 x 4.62 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 7.7 mm (0.3").
Sensor resolution of Pentax Q10 ~ 3995 x 3003 pixels.
Pentax Q10 has Crop Factor: 5.62
The sensor has a surface area of 28.5 mm².
There are approximate 11,996,985 photosites (pixels) on this area.
| Pentax Q10 Series History |
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| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pentax Q-S1 | 2014 | 12MP | 100 - 12800 | 203g | 105 x 58 x 34mm | |
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Pentax Q7 | 2013 | 12MP | 100 - 12800 | 200g | 102 x 58 x 34mm | |
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Pentax Q10 | 2012 | 12MP | 100 - 6400 | 200g | 102 x 58 x 34mm | |
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Pentax Q | 2011 | 12MP | 125 - 6400 | 180g | 98 x 57 x 31mm |
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Pentax Q10 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| Timelapse Recording |
| ±3 AE Bracketing Range |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
| AF Face Detection |
| 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 200g Light Body |
| 25 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| Low Screen Resolution: 460k dots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Low Battery Life: 270 shots |
| Type Scores |
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Pentax Q10 has an Overall Score of 62/100 and ranked #143 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #302 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Pentax Q10 with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | Q10 | Dimensions | Q10 | |
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Pentax Q7 | 200 g | 200 g | 102 x 58 x 34 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Pentax Q | 180 g | 200 g | 98 x 57 x 31 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Pentax Q-S1 | 203 g | 200 g | 105 x 58 x 34 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Samsung NX mini | 196 g | 200 g | 110 x 62 x 23 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Panasonic GM1 | 204 g | 200 g | 99 x 55 x 30 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Olympus E-PL1 | 334 g | 200 g | 115 x 72 x 42 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Nikon 1 J5 | 231 g | 200 g | 98 x 60 x 32 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
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Sony A6000 | 344 g | 200 g | 120 x 67 x 45 mm | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax |
| Model | Q10 |
| Announced | September, 2012 |
| Body Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Pentax Q |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 5.53 |
| Number of Lenses | 8 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 460k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.0 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | 7.00 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area | 28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO | 6400 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 270 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | D-LI68 |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
21MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
