Panasonic S1 vs Pentax Q10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 20 months prior to the Q10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 scores versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic S1 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1 compared to the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and Q10.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.