Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

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.

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

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.