Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Updated by Pentax Q10
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Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 8010 was released 16 months prior to the Q which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 8010 scores against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax Q
| 8010 | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 8010
| Q | 8010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2011 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Q
| 8010 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 and the Q.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and Q.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax Q |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-06-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 13MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $695 |