Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PM2 was unveiled 24 months later than the Q which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PM2 grades against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax Q
E-PM2 | Q | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | June 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-PM2
Q | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax Q
E-PM2 | Q | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM2 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 compared to the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Q is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and Q.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PM2 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Pentax Q |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.60 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 932 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 230 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $448 | $695 |