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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43

Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • New Model is Olympus E-P2
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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-P1 scores vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus E-P1

		

		

			
 Q7 E-P1 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 E-P1 Q7 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 offers outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P1 versus Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 and the Q7.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and Q7.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-P1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
48
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-P1 Street photography info
Pentax Q7 Street photography info
74
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (300 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-P1
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
43
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (300 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery power (250 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
60
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 terrible battery power (300 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
55
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
29
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus PEN E-P1Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-29 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $182 $480