Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched August 2014
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-600 UZ was launched 5 years before the Q-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax Q-S1
SP-600 UZ | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
Q-S1 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q-S1
SP-600 UZ | Q-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the Q-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and Q-S1 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax Q-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $189 | $250 |