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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below is a complete review of the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was launched 12 months later than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q-S1 scores against the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony NEX-5T

 Q-S1 NEX-5T 
AnnouncedAugust 2014August 2013More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Pentax Q-S1

 NEX-5T Q-S1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony NEX-5T

 Q-S1 NEX-5T 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll 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) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q-S1 versus the NEX-5T.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Q-S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (203 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition (203g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
77
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Pentax Q-S1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q-S1 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-08-04 2013-08-27
Body design 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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $400