| General | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Olympus |
| Model | Q-S1 | OM-D E-M1 |
| Successor Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | |
| MSRP | $499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens) | $1399/£1299 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.76 Megapixel | 16.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 16.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Q Engine | TruePIC VII |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Best, better, good | Super Fine, Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis |
| Focus | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 81 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax Q | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 4.7x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.48x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Shutter | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto redeye reduction slow sync trailing curtain sync | Flash Auto Redeye Fill-in Flash Off Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain) Slow sync (1st curtain) Slow sync (2nd curtain) Manual |
| Flash Range | 4.90 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/320 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Proprietary, Wireless |
| Exposure | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots ) | ±2 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 757 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.7 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 73 |
| Video | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | wireless | optional RM-UC1 wired remote |
| Environmental | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34") | 130 x 94 x 63 mm (5.13 x 3.68 x 2.48") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) | 497 g (1.10 lb / 17.53 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228" | 9.6 x 7.1 x 4.1" |
| Package Weight | 1.4 lb | 2.85 lb |
| Power and Storage | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI68 | BLN-1 |
| Battery Life | 250 shots | 350 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Pentax Q-S1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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