Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Updated by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is very comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-P1 was unveiled 23 months prior to the Q making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P1 matches up vs the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax Q
E-P1 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-P1
Q | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q
E-P1 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P1 vs the Q.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and Q.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-P1 includes the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Q |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 230 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $182 | $695 |