Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Replaced the Olympus TG-860
(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
- Released August 2014
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax Q-S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-870 was revealed 18 months after the Q-S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-870 grades against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Pentax Q-S1
TG-870 | Q-S1 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | August 2014 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus TG-870
Q-S1 | TG-870 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax Q-S1
TG-870 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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 TG-870 and Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 against the Q-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-870 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-06 | 2014-08-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $250 |