Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-5010 was released 3 years prior to the Q which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 scores against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax Q
| FE-5010 | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus FE-5010
| Q | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q
| FE-5010 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 vs the Q.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and Q is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and Q.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Pentax Q |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-06-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $130 | $695 |
