Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Updated by Pentax K-5
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P3 was revealed 23 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P3 grades vs the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Pentax K-7
E-P3 | K-7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | October 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus E-P3
K-7 | E-P3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax K-7
E-P3 | K-7 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P3 and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 and the K-7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and K-7 is 86 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and K-7.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-7 will produce greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-P3 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P3 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-08-17 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 2000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 369g (0.81 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 536 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 980 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $599 |