Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q-S1 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the RX10 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Q-S1 grades against the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Q-S1 features external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Q-S1 against the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and RX10 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 II will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Q-S1 will be behind in sensor technology.