Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax Q10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was launched 19 months after the Q10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M10 scores versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 features outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 against the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and Q10 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and Q10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.