Pentax Q vs Sony ZV-E1

The following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax Q vs Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Q (1/2.3") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Q was released 12 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q matches up versus the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q and Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q offers outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q vs Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Q compared to the ZV-E1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and ZV-E1 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and ZV-E1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Q offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Q will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.