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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-P1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
Pentax Q-S1
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 E-P2 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-P2

 Q-S1 E-P2 
LaunchedAugust 2014April 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q-S1

 E-P2 Q-S1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
46
focusing manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (203g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
43
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
built-in flash
low battery (250 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus PEN E-P2Pentax Q-S1
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