Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 18 months earlier than the Q7 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Pentax Q7
SZ-31MR iHS | Q7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Q7 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax Q7
SZ-31MR iHS | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the Q7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and Q7 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and Q7.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic V | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 200 images | 250 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $480 |