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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
85 Imaging
48 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was launched 3 years prior to the Q7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 Q7 E-PL2 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2011Fresher by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 E-PL2 Q7 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL2 and the Q7.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and Q7.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
48
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography information
Pentax Q7 Street photography information
73
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography features
Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
51
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (280 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 has built in flash
 low battery life (250 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
61
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (280 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL2
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
29
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Pentax Q7
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-11 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 362 grams (0.80 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $480