Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q-S1 was launched 24 months later than the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q-S1 matches up against the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q-S1 compared to the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and RX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Q-S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.