Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1s was unveiled 22 months earlier than the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s has physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s and the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1s and Q10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.