Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony W560
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony W560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and W560 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q-S1 was launched 3 years after the W560 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Q-S1 grades versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony W560
| Q-S1 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax Q-S1
| W560 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony W560
| Q-S1 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q-S1 and the W560.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and W560.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W560 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-08-04 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Q Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 8 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $139 |