Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax Q

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-M10 was introduced 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 grades against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 compared to the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and Q is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and Q.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.