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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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 April 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P1
  • Successor is Olympus E-P3
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Renewed by Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-P2 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was launched 14 months earlier than the Q making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-P2 matches up versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax Q

 E-P2 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-P2

 Q E-P2 
IntroducedJune 2011April 2010More modern by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q

 E-P2 Q 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 offers outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-P2 and the Q.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and Q.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-P2 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
45
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Pentax Q
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (180 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
43
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competition (180 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (180g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q
 Olympus PEN E-P2Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Pentax Q
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-04-22 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 47
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 11.1
DXO Low light score 505 189
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 230 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $799 $695