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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the SP-100 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was revealed 6 months before the Q-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-100 matches up versus the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 SP-100 Q-S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2014Same generation
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 against the Q-S1.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and Q-S1 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and Q-S1.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-100 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 focusing manually
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (203g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography factors
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
37
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography advice
53
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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 lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
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 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Q-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-29 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 594 gr (1.31 pounds) 203 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $250