Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced August 2014
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- 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
- Introduced August 2014
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL6 was manufactured around the same time to the Q-S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 grades against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax Q-S1
| E-PL6 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-PL6
| Q-S1 | E-PL6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax Q-S1
| E-PL6 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | August 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 versus the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and Q-S1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-08-01 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 250 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $300 | $250 |