Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7
84 Imaging
59 Features
79 Overall
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92 Imaging
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54 Overall
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax Q7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe PEN-F was revealed 2 years after the Q7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the PEN-F grades against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax Q7
PEN-F | Q7 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | August 2013 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus PEN-F
Q7 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax Q7
PEN-F | Q7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F has got physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus PEN-F versus Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F against the Q7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and Q7 is 84 and 92 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and Q7.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus PEN-F will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-01-27 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 107 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 250 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $480 |