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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Pentax Q10

 E-M10 III Q10 
LaunchedAugust 2017September 2012More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Q10 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax Q10

 E-M10 III Q10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (410 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
67
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (410 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (410 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax Q10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPentax Q10
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