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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43

Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(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
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Updated by Olympus E-PM2
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
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was brought out 20 months prior to the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PM1 grades vs the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus E-PM1

		

		

			
 Q7 E-PM1 
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2011Fresher by 20 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 E-PM1 Q7 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PM1 and the Q7.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and Q7 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and Q7.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PM1 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older E-PM1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
48
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (200g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
49
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery (250 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
45
 no Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition (200g)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
65
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 no Time Lapse recording
55
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (200g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Pentax Q7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Pentax Q7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-11-23 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings 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    
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 265 grams (0.58 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $499 $480