Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- New Model is Pentax Q10
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL1 was brought out 13 months prior to the Q which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL1 matches up against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax Q
E-PL1 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-PL1
Q | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | June 2011 | May 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax Q
E-PL1 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the Q.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and Q.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax Q |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lb) | 180 gr (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 487 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 230 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $288 | $695 |