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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was revealed 6 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FE-5010 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Q-S1 FE-5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 67 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q-S1

 FE-5010 Q-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 versus the Q-S1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and Q-S1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FE-5010 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Q-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 203 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $250