Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Updated by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-P1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Q10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-P1 scores vs the Q10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax Q10
| E-P1 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-P1
| Q10 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q10
| E-P1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 enjoys physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).
Check the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-P1 versus the Q10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and Q10.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older E-P1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax Q10 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 536 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 270 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $182 | $350 |
