Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-5T

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.