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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
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
  • Released August 2014
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was introduced 7 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-510 grades vs the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax Q-S1

 E-510 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-510

 Q-S1 E-510 
ReleasedAugust 2014November 2007Newer by 81 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax Q-S1

 E-510 Q-S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 provides external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 vs the Q-S1.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and Q-S1 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q-S1 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
46
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus E-510Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-510 Pentax Q-S1
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2007-11-23 2014-08-04
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 45 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $250