Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was launched 5 years prior to the Q-S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores versus the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 and the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus FE-4030 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.