Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX20V

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX20V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-S1 was announced 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q-S1 scores vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q-S1 offers 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q-S1 and the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and HX20V.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q-S1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Q-S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.