Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched November 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1s was unveiled 22 months earlier than the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax Q10
E-PL1s | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-PL1s
Q10 | E-PL1s | |||
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Released | September 2012 | November 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10
E-PL1s | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s and the Q10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and Q10.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-11-16 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
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 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 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 270 images |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $350 |