Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q10, 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 Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 4 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7010 scores versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 versus the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and Q10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.