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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(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
Pentax Q7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Pentax Q7

 PEN-F Q7 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2013More modern by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax Q7

 PEN-F Q7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery (330 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
75
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (330 per charge)
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Pentax Q7
 Olympus PEN-FPentax Q7
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