Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S1 was announced 24 months later than the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-S1 matches up versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the K-S1 compared to the Q10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and Q10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and Q10.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-S1 will produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger K-S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.