Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
39
93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
39
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q Key Specs
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Refreshed by Pentax Q10
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Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL1s scores vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax Q
| E-PL1s | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-PL1s
| Q | E-PL1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2011 |  | November 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q
| E-PL1s | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the Q.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and Q.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL1s uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Olympus E-PL1s Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (180 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than others (180g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (230 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Pentax Q Landscape photography information
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (180 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax Q |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-11-16 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Truepic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 photos | 230 photos |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $599 | $695 |