Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Pentax Q-S1
E-510 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-510
Q-S1 | E-510 | |||
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Released | August 2014 | November 2007 | Newer by 81 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Pentax Q-S1
E-510 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-510 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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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 |