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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Pentax Q
(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
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was manufactured 17 months prior to the Q making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5010 grades against the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax Q

 5010 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 5010

 Q 5010 
RevealedJune 2011January 2010More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q

 5010 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 5010 against the Q.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and Q is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and Q.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (180 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography features
Pentax Q Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competitors (180g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (180g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q
 Olympus Stylus 5010Pentax Q
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Pentax Q
Also Known as mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-06-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $695