Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-7

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 7000 was revealed 8 months earlier than the K-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7000 grades versus the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and K-7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7000 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.