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Pentax K10D vs Sony QX1

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K10D vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax K10D vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax K10D vs Sony QX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K10D was revealed 8 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K10D grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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