Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q-S1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the K-x (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was introduced 5 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-x matches up against the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-x vs the Q-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and Q-S1 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and Q-S1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-x provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older K-x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.