Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced August 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-5 scores vs the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax Q-S1
| TG-5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | August 2014 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus TG-5
| Q-S1 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q-S1
| TG-5 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-5 versus the Q-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and Q-S1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-5 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The newer TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography details
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Pentax Q-S1 Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
great battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
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Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 203g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 340 images | 250 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $449 | $250 |