Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax Q-S1
FE-5010 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus FE-5010
Q-S1 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 67 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q-S1
FE-5010 | Q-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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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 |