Olympus E-PL7 vs Pentax Q

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL7 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 3 years after the Q which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the Q.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and Q is 86 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and Q.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent E-PL7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.