Olympus E-520 vs Pentax Q7

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was introduced 6 years before the Q7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-520 grades versus the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 offers physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-520 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-520 vs the Q7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and Q7 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and Q7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax Q7 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-520 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.