Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Its time to look much closer at the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
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Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q-S1 scores vs the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony NEX-5N
| Q-S1 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | October 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Pentax Q-S1
| NEX-5N | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony NEX-5N
| Q-S1 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q-S1 has got 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q-S1 against the NEX-5N.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and NEX-5N.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Q-S1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-08-04 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Q Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 8 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | 460 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $250 | $550 |