Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-P2 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
- Revealed April 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- New Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched August 2014
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-P2 was revealed 5 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-P2 scores vs the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax Q-S1
E-P2 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-P2
Q-S1 | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | April 2010 | More recent by 52 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q-S1
E-P2 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 offers external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 versus the Q-S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-P2 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-04-22 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical 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 score | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $799 | $250 |