Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The E-P5 was manufactured 13 months after the Q10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P5 matches up vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax Q10
E-P5 | Q10 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-P5
Q10 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax Q10
E-P5 | Q10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 versus the Q10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and Q10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P5 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-P5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax Q10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2012-09-10 |
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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 270 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $389 | $350 |