Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1s versus Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 1s (1/1.7") and Q (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1s was announced 3 years later than the Q and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 1s grades versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1s vs the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and Q is 79 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and Q.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 1s provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent 1s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.