Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Announced August 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2014
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M10 IV was introduced 6 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Pentax Q-S1
E-M10 IV | Q-S1 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | August 2014 | More modern by 74 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
Q-S1 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax Q-S1
E-M10 IV | Q-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and Q-S1 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Pentax Q-S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-08-04 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 203 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 360 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $699 | $250 |