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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the K-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax K-1

 XZ-1 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus XZ-1

 K-1 XZ-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k614kSharper screen (+423k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax K-1

 XZ-1 K-1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-1 against the K-1.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and K-1 is 88 and 55 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and K-1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older XZ-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Street photography information
Pentax K-1 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (275 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (320 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery power (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 Travel photography info
62
great battery pack (320 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (275 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
53
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
bad battery power (760 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (275 grams)
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus XZ-1Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus XZ-1 Pentax K-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-26 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3664 x 2752 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 614k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 275 grams (0.61 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 34 96
DXO Color Depth rating 18.8 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 14.6
DXO Low light rating 117 3280
Other
Battery life 320 photos 760 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $567 $1,499