Pentax S1 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a extended assessment of the Pentax S1 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1 scores versus the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax S1 versus Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and RX10 III.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 III will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.