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Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus 1s
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus 1 and Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was manufactured 2 years after the S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1 grades against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax S1

 1 S1 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2011More modern by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 1

 S1 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax S1

 1 S1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 and the S1.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and S1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax S1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Pentax S1
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
61
great battery life (410 CIPA)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $174