Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q7
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
45
86 Imaging
47 Features
42 Overall
45
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe E-P2 was launched 4 years before the Q7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-P2 matches up versus the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax Q7
| E-P2 | Q7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus E-P2
| Q7 | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2013 |  | April 2010 | Newer by 40 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax Q7
| E-P2 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 against the Q7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and Q7.
All in all, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more aged E-P2 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Olympus E-P2 Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lighter than average (200 grams)
has built in flash
low battery pack (250 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging with Olympus E-P2
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (200 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax Q7 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-04-22 | 2013-08-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| 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 Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Form 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 type | SD/SDHC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $799 | $480 |