Pentax Q vs Sony S2100

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax Q vs Sony S2100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Q was launched 18 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q scores vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q features external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q compared to the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and S2100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Q provides a benefit in sensor tech.