Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q10
| FE-5020 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Pentax 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 |
