Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL9 was released 3 years after the Q-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL9 scores versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Pentax Q-S1
| E-PL9 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | August 2014 | Newer by 43 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-PL9
| Q-S1 | E-PL9 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax Q-S1
| E-PL9 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the Q-S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and Q-S1.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 380 grams (0.84 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $599 | $250 |