Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax K-r
7000 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 7000
K-r | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 26 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K-r
7000 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |