Olympus 7040 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the 7040 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 7040 was introduced 5 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7040 scores vs the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 7040 vs the Q-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and Q-S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7040 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus 7040 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.