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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r 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 Known as mju 7000
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-r which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7000 scores vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax K-r

 7000 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 7000

 K-r 7000 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-r

 7000 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 and the K-r.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and K-r.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The 7000 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-r Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-r Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
47
built-in flash
low battery power (470 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-r Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-r
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax K-r
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lbs) 598 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $1,100