Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2014
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-1 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the SH-1 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-1 was announced 4 months prior to the Q-S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 scores against the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax Q-S1
SH-1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus SH-1
Q-S1 | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax Q-S1
SH-1 | Q-S1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | August 2014 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus SH-1 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 against the Q-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Q Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 203g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $349 | $250 |