Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K100D

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.