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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-1 and Sony QX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The K-1 was announced 2 years later than the QX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-1 matches up against the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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