Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q10

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 1s and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and Q10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was revealed 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1s grades vs the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s features outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1s vs the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and Q10 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and Q10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 1s offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent 1s will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.