Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The XG-1 was released 11 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the XG-1 matches up against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.