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.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Q-S1
vs Pentax Q7
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Q-S142 mm²
Q7- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Q-S1 and Q7 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
Q-S1MetricQ7
12.4 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.85 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
3.42 µm²Pixel area3.42 µm²
29.2 MP/cm²Pixel density29.2 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
203 gWeight200 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68 Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion 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 Q-S1 and Q7 have the same sensor area. The Q7 has the lighter body. The Q-S1 and Q7 have the same effective resolution. The Q-S1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Q7
Released in 2013, Q7 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.