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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Pentax Q10

 E-PL1s Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Q10 E-PL1s 
ReleasedSeptember 2012November 2010Fresher by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10

 E-PL1s Q10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
flash built-in
low battery life (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1s
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Pentax Q10
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPentax Q10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-11-16 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 290 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $350