Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Q-S1 was revealed 12 months after the QX100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q-S1 matches up versus the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q-S1 and the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and QX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Q-S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.