Pentax P70 vs Pentax Q-S1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax P70 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P70 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The P70 was introduced 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P70 matches up versus the Q-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax P70 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P70 vs the Q-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and Q-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P70 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The older P70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.