Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q-S1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.