Pentax K-50 vs Leica Q

Leica Q advantages over Pentax K-50

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 6.00 vs 4.81 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• In-camera panoramas
  Yes vs No
  Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• 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.

  Q test data on DxO Mark K-50 test data on DxO Mark
  2,221 vs 1,120 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Higher max flash sync
  1/500 vs 1/180 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• HDMI out
  HDMI out vs None
  Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• More pixels
  24.0 vs 16.3 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  No Filter vs Filter
  Enjoy sharper photos
• Faster JPEG shooting
  10.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light