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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL7
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was announced 4 years after the K-7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax K-7

 E-PL6 K-7 
IntroducedAugust 2014October 2009More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus E-PL6

 K-7 E-PL6 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-7

 E-PL6 K-7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 and the K-7.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and K-7 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and K-7.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
85
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Pentax K-7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-08-01 2009-10-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 2000
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 360 photos 980 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $599