Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q10
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48 Features
52 Overall
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
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Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-PM1 scores against the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax Q10
| E-PM1 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus E-PM1
| Q10 | E-PM1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | November 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax Q10
| E-PM1 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and Q10 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and Q10.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PM1 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-PM1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax Q10 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-11-23 | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen 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 rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 499 | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 270 photos |
| Battery style | 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/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $350 |