Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7
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![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
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The FE-4000 was unveiled 5 years before the Q7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax Q7
FE-4000 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus FE-4000
Q7 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q7
FE-4000 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax Q7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the Q7.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Pentax-Q7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Pentax-Q7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and Q7.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-4000 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Pentax-Q7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Pentax-Q7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax Q7 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $480 |