Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe XZ-10 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the XZ-10 matches up against the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax Q-S1
| XZ-10 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus XZ-10
| Q-S1 | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax Q-S1
| XZ-10 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 vs the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and Q-S1.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 203g (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $428 | $250 |