Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-7

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The 1 was announced 4 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 matches up against the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 versus the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and K-7 is 79 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and K-7.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-7 will offer you more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.