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Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax S1 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 18 months prior to the Q10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1 matches up vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax Q10

 S1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax S1

 Q10 S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012March 2011Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax Q10

 S1 Q10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 has outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Pentax S1 versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the Q10.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and Q10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax S1
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Pentax Q10
 Pentax Optio S1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio S1 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-03-02 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 260 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $174 $350