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Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2021
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P7 was launched 9 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-P7 matches up vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Pentax K-01

 E-P7 K-01 
LaunchedJune 2021May 2012More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-P7

 K-01 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Pentax K-01

 E-P7 K-01 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-P7 versus the K-01.

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P7 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern E-P7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
86
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
87
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition in class (561g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus PEN E-P7Pentax K-01
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-09 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 118 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 540 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $800 $899