Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-P1 was unveiled 19 months before the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P1 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax S1
E-P1 | S1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus E-P1
S1 | E-P1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax S1
E-P1 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 compared to the S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and S1.
Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax S1 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $182 | $174 |