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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2014
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The 1 was brought out 8 months before the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 matches up vs the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax Q-S1

 1 Q-S1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus 1

 Q-S1 1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014November 2013Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax Q-S1

 1 Q-S1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 provides external 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-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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 and the Q-S1.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and Q-S1 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and Q-S1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older 1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (203g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography information
61
good battery power (410 shots)
has touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition in class (203g)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax Q-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-25 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 203 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $250