Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax K-7
SZ-11 | K-7 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | October 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus SZ-11
K-7 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax K-7
SZ-11 | K-7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Pentax K-7 | |
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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 |