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
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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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax Q
| E-PL1 | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-PL1
| Q | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |