Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax Q, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PEN-F was revealed 4 years later than the Q and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the PEN-F grades vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax Q
PEN-F | Q | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | June 2011 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax Q
PEN-F | Q | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the PEN-F versus the Q.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and Q is 84 and 93 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and Q.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent PEN-F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Q |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-01-27 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 894 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 230 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $695 |