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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Pentax Q7
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 5 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 scores against the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 FE-5020 Q7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 Q7 FE-5020 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2009Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 FE-5020 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 versus the Q7.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and Q7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FE-5020 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
48
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Pentax Q7
60
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average (200g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
24
 weather proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
 lighter than average (200 grams)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
55
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition in class (137g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no mic socket
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (200 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Q7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Q7
Other name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $480