Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
- Launched September 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
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Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL3 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the Q10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL3 matches up versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Pentax Q10
| E-PL3 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-PL3
| Q10 | E-PL3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Pentax Q10
| E-PL3 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL3 vs the Q10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL3 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and Q10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-PL3 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older E-PL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | Pentax Q10 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-09-20 | 2012-09-10 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Truepic VI | - |
| 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 alias 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 | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 313 gr (0.69 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 52 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 499 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $399 | $350 |