Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed June 2021
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2014
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Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P7 and Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-P7 was announced 6 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-P7 grades versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Pentax Q-S1
| E-P7 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2021 |  | August 2014 | Fresher by 84 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus E-P7
| Q-S1 | E-P7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Pentax Q-S1
| E-P7 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.00" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P7 and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P7 versus the Q-S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and Q-S1 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and Q-S1.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-P7 will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-P7 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P7 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2021-06-09 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Number of lenses | 118 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.7fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 4.90 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, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 203 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $800 | $250 |