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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Successor is Olympus E-P3
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P2 was launched 3 years prior to the Q10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-P2 matches up vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax Q10

 E-P2 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-P2

 Q10 E-P2 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2010Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q10

 E-P2 Q10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 comes with physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-P2 versus the Q10.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and Q10.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-P2 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-P2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P2
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
43
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus PEN E-P2Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-04-22 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) 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
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
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 rating 56 49
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.9
DXO Low light rating 505 183
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Cost at release $799 $350