Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q
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53 Features
76 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-P3
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax Q
| E-P5 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2013 |  | June 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Crisper 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax 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 |