Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Launched August 2014
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax Q-S1
| TG-820 iHS | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| Q-S1 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Q-S1
| TG-820 iHS | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the Q-S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and Q-S1 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and Q-S1.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,030k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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)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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 203 grams (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 | 220 photos | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $250 |