Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The Q-S1 was unveiled at a similar time to the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Q-S1 scores versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.