Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Lets look much closer at the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Q-S1 was launched 8 years before the ZV-E10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Q-S1 matches up vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 & Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Q-S1 vs the ZV-E10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and ZV-E10 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Q-S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.