Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was launched 23 months before the Q making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7010 grades against the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7010 and the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and Q.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.