Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax Q10

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 5 months later than the Q10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XZ-10 grades against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and Q10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.