Nikon 1 S2 vs Pentax Q10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched but the 1 S2 (1") and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was brought out 21 months after the Q10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1 S2 matches up vs the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S2 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S2 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S2 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 S2 and the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S2 and Q10.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 S2 will resolve more detail having its extra 2.2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 S2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.