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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 4 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5020 grades against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax Q10

 FE-5020 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Q10 FE-5020 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2009More recent by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q10

 FE-5020 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the Q10.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and Q10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and Q10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
60
weather proofing
lighter than others (137g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
24
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200g)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Q10
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-22 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file 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 137g (0.30 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $350