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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 19 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7010 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax S1

 7010 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 7010

 S1 7010 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax S1

 7010 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 vs the S1.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and S1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax S1 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio S1
Otherwise known as mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $174