Pentax K10D vs Sony QX1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K10D Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K10D has outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K10D versus the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and QX1 is 59 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K10D and QX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX1 to render extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older K10D will be behind in sensor innovation.