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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and QX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Q-S1 was launched 12 months later than the QX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Q-S1 grades vs the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony QX10

 Q-S1 QX10 
ReleasedAugust 2014September 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Pentax Q-S1

 QX10 Q-S1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony QX10

 Q-S1 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q-S1 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q-S1 vs the QX10.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and QX10.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
46
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (203g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
60
lighter than others (203 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
Vlogging with Sony QX10
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (203 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony QX10
 Pentax Q-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2014-08-04 2013-09-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $250