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Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
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
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5
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Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 1s versus Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and K-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was released 5 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1s grades versus the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Pentax K-7

 1s K-7 
RevealedApril 2015October 2009More recent by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus 1s

 K-7 1s 

Common features in the Olympus 1s and Pentax K-7

 1s K-7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1s versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1s vs the K-7.

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and K-7 is 79 and 60 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and K-7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1s due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher 1s will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography advice
Pentax K-7 Street photography advice
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1s Sports photography info
Pentax K-7 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
provides touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 1s vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Pentax K-7
 Olympus Stylus 1sPentax K-7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Pentax K-7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-04-13 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 12800 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 402g (0.89 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 980 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $599