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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax Q-S1
(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
  • Announced August 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The TG-610 was revealed 4 years before the Q-S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-610 grades versus the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax Q-S1

 TG-610 Q-S1 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus TG-610

 Q-S1 TG-610 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q-S1

 TG-610 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 vs the Q-S1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-610 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (203g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Pentax Q-S1
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (203 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus TG-610Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-610 Pentax Q-S1
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Q Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $223 $250