Olympus E-620 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 and Pentax S1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-620 was introduced 20 months prior to the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-620 matches up vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-620 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax S1
| E-620 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus E-620
| S1 | E-620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax S1
| E-620 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-620 and Pentax S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 vs the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and S1 is 71 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and S1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax S1 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Olympus E-620 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus E-620 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-06 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 500g (1.10 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $799 | $174 |