Pentax K-S2 vs Sony QX10

Here is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-S2 and Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very well matched but the K-S2 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S2 was brought out 18 months later than the QX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-S2 matches up versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-S2 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 and the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S2 and QX10 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and QX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent K-S2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.