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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 7000 was revealed 4 years before the K-01 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7000 matches up vs the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax K-01

 7000 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus 7000

 K-01 7000 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-01

 7000 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 versus the K-01.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and K-01.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7000 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-01 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Pentax K-01 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good battery life (540 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (561g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax K-01
Also called mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $899