Pentax Q vs Canon EOS M10

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Pentax Q vs Canon EOS M10

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 125 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Pentax Q Review.
See real-world photos taken with the Q.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M10 Review.
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Compare Canon EOS M10 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M10 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax Q10
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Differences

Pentax Q advantages over Canon EOS M10

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.3 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Pentax Q

Less expensive
$600 vs $750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~2.50 vs 3.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark Q test data on DxO Mark

753 vs 189 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
72 mm vs 47 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Newer
8 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.34 vs 0.71 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 47 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The first genuinely compact--almost pocket-friendly--compact system camera, paired with equally small, interchangeable lenses. Great ergonomics for the size, and it feels like a real camera, not a computer with a lens.
Very restrictive lens selection at launch. All but two current lenses have severe limitations in functionality. Performance is sluggish, and image quality trails large-sensor cameras by some distance.
Read our Pentax Q Review

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax Q10

Pentax Q

Pentax Q10

$695
1/2.3 inch

$350
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax Q vs Pentax Q10

Canon EOS M10

Pentax Q10

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Pentax Q10

Compared to Pentax Q7

Pentax Q

Pentax Q7

$695
1/2.3 inch

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q vs Pentax Q7

Canon EOS M10

Pentax Q7

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Pentax Q

Fujifilm X-M1

$695
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax Q

Fujifilm X-A1

$695
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Pentax Q

Pentax Q-S1

$695
1/2.3 inch

$350
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q vs Pentax Q-S1

Canon EOS M10

Pentax Q-S1

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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