Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The K-1 was revealed 19 months after the Q-S1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-1 matches up against the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 against the Q-S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and Q-S1 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and Q-S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.