Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1 and Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and Q (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The 1 was manufactured 2 years later than the Q and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 grades versus the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax Q
1 | Q | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2011 | More recent by 30 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 over the Olympus 1
Q | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax Q
1 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 1 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 compared to the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and Q is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and Q.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The 1 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern 1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Q |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 230 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $700 | $695 |