Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 3 years prior to the Q10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8010 scores against the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 8010 versus the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and Q10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to produce more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.