Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 20 months later than the Q making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 and the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and Q.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent XZ-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.