Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was introduced 5 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-30 matches up against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 against the Q7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and Q7 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and Q7.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-30 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.