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Pentax S1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax S1 vs Sony QX10 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
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Pentax S1 vs Sony QX10 Overview

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.

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