Pentax S1 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax S1 versus Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the QX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1 scores vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 features external 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 Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Pentax S1 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S1 compared to the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.