Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1
88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe XZ-1 was launched about the same time to the S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the XZ-1 grades versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax S1
XZ-1 | S1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus XZ-1
S1 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax S1
XZ-1 | S1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | March 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 versus the S1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and S1 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and S1.
As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax S1 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-26 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | OLED | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 275g (0.61 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $567 | $174 |