Olympus E-PL8 vs Pentax Q10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.