Pentax K110D vs Pentax Q-S1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K110D and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The K110D was introduced 9 years prior to the Q-S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the K110D matches up vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K110D and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D provides physical measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K110D and Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K110D against the Q-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K110D and Q-S1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K110D and Q-S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K110D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q-S1 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind in sensor technology.