Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q-S1
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Renewed by Olympus E-P2
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- 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
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In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.
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Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-P1 scores versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax Q-S1
| E-P1 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-P1
| Q-S1 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 61 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q-S1
| E-P1 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 comes with exterior 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-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 vs the Q-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and Q-S1.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-07-29 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic V | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 250 images |
| Battery format | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $182 | $250 |