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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
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
  • Launched June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax Q

 7010 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 7010

 Q 7010 
LaunchedJune 2011July 2009Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q

 7010 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography features
Pentax Q Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Pentax Q
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Q
Other name mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $695