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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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
  • Introduced August 2014
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very close but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4000 was announced 6 years before the Q-S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-4000 grades against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FE-4000 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 Q-S1 FE-4000 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2009Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q-S1

 FE-4000 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).

Check the Olympus FE-4000 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 against the Q-S1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
lighter than competition in class (203g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Q-S1
Also called as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 203 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $250