Olympus E-PL1s vs Pentax Q7

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was announced 3 years before the Q7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL1s scores vs the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s features outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1s versus Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s and the Q7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and Q7.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.