Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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
- Released August 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-6 grades vs the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax Q-S1
| TG-6 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | August 2014 | More modern by 59 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus TG-6
| Q-S1 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q-S1
| TG-6 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 and the Q-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and Q-S1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and Q-S1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-6 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography advice
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (203 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography highlights
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than average (203 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (253g)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (203 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lb) | 203 gr (0.45 lb) |
| 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 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 | 340 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $449 | $250 |
