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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3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
  • Announced June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was launched 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-P5 matches up against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax Q

 E-P5 Q 
AnnouncedOctober 2013June 2011More recent by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-P5

 Q E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax Q

 E-P5 Q 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 features physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 vs the Q.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and Q.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (420g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (180g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q Sports photography advice
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
68
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (420g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging information
Pentax Q Vlogging information
33
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (420 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Pentax Q
 Olympus PEN E-P5Pentax Q
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-P5 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-03 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 420 grams (0.93 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 47
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 11.1
DXO Low light score 895 189
Other
Battery life 330 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $389 $695