Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung ST90

Lets look much closer at the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung ST90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very similar but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and ST90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Q-S1 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q-S1 grades vs the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q-S1 has outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q-S1 against the ST90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and ST90 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and ST90.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.