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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
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 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was released 5 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 5010 grades vs the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax Q-S1

 5010 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus 5010

 Q-S1 5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2010Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q-S1

 5010 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 and the Q-S1.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and Q-S1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and Q-S1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus 5010 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (203g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average (203g)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (203g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax Q-S1
Also referred to as mju 5010 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-07 2014-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $250