Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Q10

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Q10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was launched 7 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 III grades vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has dimensions 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the Q10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and Q10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.