Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q-S1

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The 7010 was introduced 6 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7010 scores vs the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 has outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 and the Q-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and Q-S1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and Q-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The 7010 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The older 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.