Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 4 years prior to the Q10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5010 grades vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 versus Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 versus the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and Q10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.