Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX10

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony QX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very close but the K-S1 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was revealed 12 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-S1 scores against the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-S1 features physical dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-S1 compared to the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and QX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent K-S1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.