Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30 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
- Released August 2014
- Renewed by Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Released September 2014

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the K-S1 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The K-S1 was released at a similar time to the QX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-S1 grades versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.