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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was introduced 6 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M1X matches up versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Pentax Q10

 E-M1X Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2012More recent by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Q10 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Pentax Q10

 E-M1X Q10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X against the Q10.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and Q10 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and Q10.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (870 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (870 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (997g)
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
two card slots
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
68
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Pentax Q10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPentax Q10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Pentax Q10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,999 $350