Olympus FE-3010 vs Pentax Q

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years before the Q and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 grades versus the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 vs the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and Q is 97 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and Q.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.