Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Released August 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 III was brought out 5 years after the Q10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 III scores against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Pentax Q10
E-M10 III | Q10 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | September 2012 | More modern by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-M10 III
Q10 | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax Q10
E-M10 III | Q10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III has outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III vs the Q10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and Q10 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and Q10.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M10 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Pentax Q10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-08-31 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photographs | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $650 | $350 |