Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 8010
(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
- Revealed August 2014

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the 8010 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

The 8010 was launched 5 years prior to the Q-S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 matches up versus the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax Q-S1
8010 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus 8010
Q-S1 | 8010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 54 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Q-S1
8010 | Q-S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 against the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and Q-S1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and Q-S1.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 8010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus 8010 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $600 | $250 |