Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Later Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM1 was brought out 2 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-PM1 matches up against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax K-7
E-PM1 | K-7 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | October 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus E-PM1
K-7 | E-PM1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax K-7
E-PM1 | K-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-PM1 versus the K-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and K-7 is 89 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and K-7.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will produce greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger E-PM1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-11-23 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 499 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 980 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $599 |