Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Pentax Q
5010 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 5010
Q | 5010 | |||
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Revealed | June 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Pentax Q
5010 | Q | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and Q is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Pentax Q | |
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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 |