Olympus E-1 vs Pentax Q

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax Q, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-1 was revealed 8 years earlier than the Q which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-1 matches up vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 comes with outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-1 vs the Q.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and Q is 59 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and Q.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax Q will give you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.