Reasons to choose MX-1
Released in 2013, MX-1 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 391 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax MX-1
vs Pentax Q-S1
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
MX-142 mm²
Q-S1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The MX-1 and Q-S1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
MX-1MetricQ-S1
12 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.88 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
3.54 µm²Pixel area3.42 µm²
28.26 MP/cm²Pixel density29.2 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
391 gWeight203 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion D-Li-106 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The MX-1 and Q-S1 have the same sensor area. The Q-S1 has the lighter body. The Q-S1 has the higher effective resolution. The Q-S1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Q-S1
Released in 2014, Q-S1 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 203 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.