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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K100D S
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 7000 was unveiled 2 years after the K100D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7000 grades against the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax K100D

 7000 K100D 
IntroducedJanuary 2009December 2006More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus 7000

 K100D 7000 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax K100D

 7000 K100D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 features 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) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 versus the K100D.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and K100D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus 7000 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger 7000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Pentax K100D Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography features
Pentax K100D Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Pentax K100D Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Pentax K100D Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (660 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
9
no video
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax K100D
Also called as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $0