Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q 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 April 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-P1
- Successor is Olympus E-P3
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2011 |  | April 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q
| E-P2 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax 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 |