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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
Pentax Q-S1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax Q-S1

 SH-1 Q-S1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus SH-1

 Q-S1 SH-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax Q-S1

 SH-1 Q-S1 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography information
37
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
74
good battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition in class (203g)
flash built-in
bad battery (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging advice
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax Q-S1
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