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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL2 was revealed 19 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL2 scores vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax Q10

 E-PL2 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Q10 E-PL2 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2011Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax Q10

 E-PL2 Q10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the Q10.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older E-PL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography information
Pentax Q10 Street photography information
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (280 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (280 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL2
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Pentax Q10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-11 2012-09-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 gr (0.80 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 114 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 score 55 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 10.9
DXO Low light score 573 183
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $350