Pentax Q10 vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      BrandPentaxOlympus
      ModelQ10OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelPentax Q Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Successor ModelPentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      MSRPWith 5-15mm: £379.99, With 5-15mm + 15-45mm: £539.99$799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      ProcessorTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3456 x 2595, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 2688 x 2016, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2016 x 2016, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, Better, GoodSuper fine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2581
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Lens MountPentax QMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor5.6x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8.5 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 36 Frames
      Up to 4 fps at 16.1 MP for Unlimited Frames
      Flash Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Trailing-curtain sync
      Auto
      redeye reduction
      fill flash
      flash off
      1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye
      1st-curtain slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Flash Range7.00 m5.80 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots ) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO183842
      DxO Color Depth21.123.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.912.5
      DxO Overall Score4973
      Video Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min30 min
      Terminals Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
      Environmental Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Physical Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")120 x 83 x 47 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.55 x 9.1 x 3.9"
      Package Weight2.935 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Battery PackD-LI68BLS-50
      Battery Life270 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Pentax Q10 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 12 sec., 2 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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