Pentax Q-S1 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax Q-S1 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was unveiled 18 months prior to the Quattro which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q-S1 matches up vs the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q-S1 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q-S1 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q-S1 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q-S1 compared to the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and Quattro is 92 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and Quattro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro will provide greater detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Q-S1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.