Olympus E-1 vs Pentax Q10

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was revealed 9 years earlier than the Q10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-1 grades against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-1 versus the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and Q10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and Q10.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax Q10 will offer you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.