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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL9
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
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL8 was announced 4 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL8 grades versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Pentax Q10

 E-PL8 Q10 
IntroducedSeptember 2016September 2012More recent by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Q10 E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax Q10

 E-PL8 Q10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL8 has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL8 versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 compared to the Q10.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and Q10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL8 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-PL8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL8
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
71
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL8 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-09-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 357 grams (0.79 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 350 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $350