Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the KP which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 grades against the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax KP
1 | KP | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus 1
KP | 1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | November 2013 | Newer by 38 months |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax KP
1 | KP | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and KP is 79 and 61 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and KP.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax KP |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $700 | $747 |