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Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and ist DL2 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Q-S1 was manufactured 8 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Q-S1 scores vs the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax ist DL2

 Q-S1 ist DL2 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2006Fresher by 104 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 ist DL2 Q-S1 

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Pentax ist DL2

 Q-S1 ist DL2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q-S1 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Q-S1 against the ist DL2.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-S1 and ist DL2 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and ist DL2.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax Q-S1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (565g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (565g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
22
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Pentax ist DL2
 Pentax Q-S1Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Q-S1 Pentax ist DL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-08-04 2006-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Pentax KAF
Total lenses 8 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 -