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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Pentax Q10

 FE-5010 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Q10 FE-5010 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q10

 FE-5010 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
60
lighter than others (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus FE-5010Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-5010 Pentax Q10
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $350