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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q-S1 (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Q-S1 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q-S1 matches up against the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 Q-S1 ZV-E1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Pentax Q-S1

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 Q-S1 
AnnouncedMarch 2023August 2014More modern by 105 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 Q-S1 ZV-E1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Q-S1 against the ZV-E1.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and ZV-E1 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-S1 and ZV-E1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Q-S1 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more aged Q-S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography factors
46
 has manual focus
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
71
 manual focus
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography highlights
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (203 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (483g)
 good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
37
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery power (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (570 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
60
 lighter than competitors (203g)
 built-in flash
 low battery power (250 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
79
 good battery (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (483g)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 selfie friendly screen
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery power (250 CIPA)
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery (570 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (203g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
85
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony ZV-E1
 Pentax Q-S1Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q-S1 Sony ZV-E1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-08-04 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 195
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s -
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 483 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 images 570 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $2,198