Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.