Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was introduced 5 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PL9 grades vs the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL9 vs the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and Q10 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and Q10.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.