Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax Q10
K-S1 | Q10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | September 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-S1
Q10 | K-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax Q10
K-S1 | Q10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Pentax K-S1 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-S1 | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-08-27 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.4fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 558 gr (1.23 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1061 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 270 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $339 | $350 |