Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched September 2014
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
- New Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Announced August 2014
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The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL7 was unveiled about the same time to the Q-S1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Pentax Q-S1
| E-PL7 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-PL7
| Q-S1 | E-PL7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax Q-S1
| E-PL7 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | August 2014 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL7 offers outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL7 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 against the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-09-01 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 357g (0.79 lb) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $250 |
