Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7
Portability
86 Imaging
46 Features
42 Overall
44
86 Imaging
46 Features
42 Overall
44
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Olympus E-P1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Pentax Q7
| E-P1 | Q7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus E-P1
| Q7 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Pentax Q7
| E-P1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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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Pentax Q7 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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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Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
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
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 photography with Olympus E-P1
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competition in class (200g)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (250 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
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
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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Olympus E-P1 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
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
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
| Olympus PEN E-P1 | Pentax 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 |