Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung DV150F

Following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax Q-S1 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q-S1 was unveiled 20 months after the DV150F making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Q-S1 grades versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q-S1 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Q-S1 versus the DV150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-S1 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and DV150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q-S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung DV150F will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.