Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VG-160 was launched 3 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VG-160 scores versus the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax Q-S1
| VG-160 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus VG-160
| Q-S1 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax Q-S1
| VG-160 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 against the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and Q-S1 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and Q-S1.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus VG-160 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 203 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 165 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $90 | $250 |