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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2014
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is pretty close but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and FX3 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Q-S1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the FX3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q-S1 grades versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony FX3

					

					

						
 Q-S1 FX3 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Pentax Q-S1

					

					

						
 FX3 Q-S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2021August 2014Newer by 79 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony FX3

					

					

						
 Q-S1 FX3 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Q-S1 and the FX3.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and FX3 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and FX3.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged Q-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 manual focus
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
71
 manual focus
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
Sony FX3 Street photography details
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition (203 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (102,400)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
37
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
Travel photography with Sony FX3
60
 lighter than competition (203g)
 flash built-in
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
71
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX3 Landscape photography factors
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (250 per charge)
77
 manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
Vlogging with Sony FX3
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (203 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
77
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone socket
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony FX3
 Pentax Q-S1Sony FX3
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q-S1 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-08-04 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sony E
Available lenses 8 187
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 716g (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 250 photos 600 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $250 $3,900