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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was revealed 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-3010 grades versus the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FE-3010 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 Q-S1 FE-3010 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q-S1

 FE-3010 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 versus the Q-S1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and Q-S1 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and Q-S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The FE-3010 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (203g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
57
weather proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition (203g)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (203g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus FE-3010Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-3010 Pentax Q-S1
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 203 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $140 $250