Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 is a extended assessment of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-1 was released 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XZ-1 scores vs the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-1 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax Q-S1
| XZ-1 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus XZ-1
| Q-S1 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax Q-S1
| XZ-1 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 vs the Q-S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and Q-S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q-S1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-26 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic V | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 275g (0.61 lb) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 34 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $567 | $250 |