Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2014
Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-25 was revealed 6 years before the Q-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 matches up versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Pentax Q-S1
FE-25 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus FE-25
Q-S1 | FE-25 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 67 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 112k | Crisper display (+348k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q-S1
FE-25 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-25 and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 against the Q-S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and Q-S1 is 98 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax Q-S1 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 112 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 203 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $15 | $250 |