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Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q-S1 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and Q10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q-S1 was released 24 months later than the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q-S1 grades versus the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax Q10

 Q-S1 Q10 
AnnouncedAugust 2014September 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax Q-S1

 Q10 Q-S1 

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Pentax Q10

 Q-S1 Q10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q-S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Q-S1 vs the Q10.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Q-S1 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer Q-S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
Street photography with Pentax Q10
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Pentax Q10
 Pentax Q-S1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Q-S1 Pentax Q10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-08-04 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Pentax Q
Number of lenses 8 8
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $350