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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty close but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM2 was announced 3 years after the K-7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PM2 grades versus the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Pentax K-7

 E-PM2 K-7 
ReleasedMay 2013October 2009More modern by 45 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus E-PM2

 K-7 E-PM2 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-7

 E-PM2 K-7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM2 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM2 versus Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM2 against the K-7.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM2 and K-7 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and K-7.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-PM2 will render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-PM2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM2
Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
Pentax K-7 Street photography info
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Sports photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography details
Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
66
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging features
Pentax K-7 Vlogging features
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Pentax K-7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-05-21 2009-10-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 25600 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
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 rating 72 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 10.6
DXO Low light rating 932 536
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 980 photographs
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $448 $599