Olympus 5010 vs Pentax Q10

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 5010 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 3 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5010 matches up against the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5010 and the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and Q10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and Q10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 5010 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.