Olympus E-500 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-500 was announced 5 years earlier than the K-7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-500 matches up versus the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-500 provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Olympus E-500 versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-500 and the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and K-7 is 70 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and K-7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-7 will provide more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.