Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2014
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-PL1 grades versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax Q-S1
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-PL1
Q-S1 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | August 2014 | May 2010 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax Q-S1
E-PL1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 has got external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions 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-PL1 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 vs the Q-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lb) | 203 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $288 | $250 |