Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax Q10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-PM2 was brought out 9 months after the Q10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PM2 grades against the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 versus the Q10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Q10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and Q10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PM2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.