Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q7

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 7 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV against the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and Q7 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and Q7.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an advantage in sensor technology.