Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX100

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax K-S1 and Sony QX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the K-S1 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was unveiled 12 months later than the QX100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-S1 grades vs the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 comes with outer 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 Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Pentax K-S1 and Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-S1 and the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and QX100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and QX100.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The K-S1 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent K-S1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.