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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K-7, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was released 6 years prior to the K-7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-1 grades against the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax K-7

 E-1 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus E-1

 K-7 E-1 
LaunchedOctober 2009November 2003More modern by 71 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k134kClearer screen (+787k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-7

 E-1 K-7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 has got exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-1 compared to the K-7.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and K-7.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5MP)
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography information
Pentax K-7 Street photography information
57
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (735g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
47
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
environment proofing
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
environment proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus E-1Pentax K-7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-1 Pentax K-7
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2003-11-29 2009-10-02
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 2560 x 1920 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 2000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 134k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735g (1.62 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,700 $599