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Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(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 April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Pentax Q

 1s Q 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2011Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 1s

 Q 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Pentax Q

 1s Q 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
45
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography information
Pentax Q Travel photography information
64
good battery life (450 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others (180g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Pentax Q
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (180 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Pentax Q
 Olympus Stylus 1sPentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Pentax Q
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-13 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 450 images 230 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $699 $695