Olympus 1s vs Pentax S1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 1s vs Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close but the 1s (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 4 years after the S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1s scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s features external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s vs Pentax S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1s and the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and S1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax S1 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern 1s provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.