Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Launched October 2013
- Replaced the 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
- Introduced August 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-P5 was revealed 10 months before the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-P5 matches up against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax Q-S1
| E-P5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-P5
| Q-S1 | E-P5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | October 2013 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax Q-S1
| E-P5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 features outside measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P5 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 vs the Q-S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 420 gr (0.93 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 895 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $389 | $250 |