Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony WX150

Let's look more closely at the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Q-S1 was brought out 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q-S1 scores versus the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q-S1 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Q-S1 compared to the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-S1 and WX150.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q-S1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX150 will offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Q-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.