Olympus E-3 vs Pentax Q10

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was launched 5 years prior to the Q10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-3 scores against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 offers outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-3 and the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and Q10 is 56 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and Q10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax Q10 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.