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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-450 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was brought out 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-450 matches up against the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax Q-S1

 E-450 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-450

 Q-S1 E-450 
AnnouncedAugust 2014March 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax Q-S1

 E-450 Q-S1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-450 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 vs the Q-S1.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and Q-S1 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax Q-S1 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography info
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
46
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (426g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (203g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than average (203g)
built-in flash
low battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (203 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus E-450Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-450 Pentax Q-S1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-31 2014-08-04
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 45 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $138 $250