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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q7
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax Q10

 8010 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus 8010

 Q10 8010 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Q10

 8010 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (245 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Q10
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $350