Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is very comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was unveiled 23 months prior to the Q making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-P1 matches up vs the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P1 vs the Q.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and Q.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-P1 includes the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-P1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.