Pentax Q10 with Leica Q Overview
Let's compare Leica Q with Pentax Q10.
The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras.
Leica Q was released in 2015, and Pentax Q10 in 2012.
Q is newer, which is a plus. Q10 3 years older.
However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Q is greater than that of Q10. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Q has electronic viewfinder, and the Q10 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Q has a higher resolution of 3680k dots, Q10 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica Q has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.
Leica Q has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.
General |
Q |
Q10 |
Brand |
Leica
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Pentax
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Model |
Q |
Q10 |
Announced |
June, 2015 |
September, 2012 |
Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Pentax Q |
Manual Focus |
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Focal Lens Multiplier |
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5.53 |
Number of Lenses |
0 |
8 |
Macro Focus Range |
17 |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
460k pixels |
Touch Screen |
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Live View |
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Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
3680 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
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AF Continuous |
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AF Single |
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AF Tracking |
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AF Selective |
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AF Center |
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AF Multi Area |
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AF Live View |
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AF Face Detection |
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AF Contrast Detection |
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AF Phase Detection |
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Number of Focus Points |
0 |
25 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
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Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
5.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
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Aperture Priority |
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Manual Exposure Mode |
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Exposure Compensation |
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Custom White Balance |
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Image Stabilization |
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Built-in Flash |
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Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
7.00 |
Flash Modes |
no built-in flash |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External Flash |
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AE Bracketing |
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AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
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Sensor |
Sensor Size |
Full frame |
1/2.3 |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
12 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
4000 x 3000 |
Max Native ISO |
50000 |
6400 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
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Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
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Microphone Port |
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Headphone Port |
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Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
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Average |
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Spot |
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Partial |
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AF-Area |
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Center Weighted |
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Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
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HDMI |
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USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
0 shots |
270 shots |
Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
BP-DC12 |
D-LI68 |
Physical |
Weight |
640 g |
200 g |
Physical Dimensions |
130 x 80 x 93 mm |
102 x 58 x 34 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
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Water Proof |
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Dust Proof |
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Shock Proof |
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Crush Proof |
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Freeze Proof |
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Shock Proof |
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Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
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Selfie Friendly |
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Interesting Large Sensor Compact
Interesting Entry-Level Mirrorless