Olympus 1s vs Pentax Q7

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1s and Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The 1s was revealed 21 months later than the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1s scores vs the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s has outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1s versus the Q7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and Q7.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer 1s is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.