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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus 1s
Pentax Q7
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The 1 was announced 4 months after the Q7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1 scores versus the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax Q7

 1 Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus 1

 Q7 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax Q7

 1 Q7 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1 against the Q7.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and Q7.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
61
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
has focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (200g)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax Q7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax Q7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-25 2013-08-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $480