Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10

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").

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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.

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.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax XG-1 and Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 vs the QX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and QX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.