Canon 700D vs Pentax Q-S1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 700D and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the 700D (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 700D was announced 14 months before the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 700D scores versus the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 700D Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D features outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon 700D and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 700D against the Q-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 700D and Q-S1 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and Q-S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 700D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 700D will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 700D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.