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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax Q10

 7010 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus 7010

 Q10 7010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q10

 7010 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Q10
Also called mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $350