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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • New Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 23 months later than the K-7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores against the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax K-7

 SZ-11 K-7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus SZ-11

 K-7 SZ-11 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-7

 SZ-11 K-7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-11 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the K-7.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and K-7 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and K-7.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will give you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-11 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Pentax K-7 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
65
lighter than others (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Pentax K-7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 200 shots 980 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $253 $599