Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched 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
- Released August 2014
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In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Q-S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-830 iHS was revealed 19 months before the Q-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax Q-S1
| TG-830 iHS | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| Q-S1 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Q-S1
| TG-830 iHS | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and Q-S1.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-830 iHS | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $250 |