Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-50 was announced 7 months prior to the Q7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-50 scores vs the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax Q7
SH-50 | Q7 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus SH-50
Q7 | SH-50 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax Q7
SH-50 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 compared to the Q7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and Q7 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and Q7.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus SH-50 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $480 |