Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q

Below is a extended assessment of the Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S-1 was manufactured 3 years later than the Q and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S-1 grades vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 against the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and Q.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak S-1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S-1 will have an edge in sensor technology.