Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Q-S1 was revealed 2 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Q-S1 grades versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q-S1 versus the NEX-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.