Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q7

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was manufactured 2 months after the Q7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P5 grades against the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 features physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-P5 compared to the Q7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and Q7.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.