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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7000 was announced 8 years before the K-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7000 scores against the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax K-1

 7000 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus 7000

 K-1 7000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-1

 7000 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7000 and the K-1.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and K-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7000 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Pentax K-1
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery power (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Pentax K-1 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
environment proof
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
low battery power (760 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery power (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax K-1
Also called as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2016-02-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $280 $1,499