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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 3 years before the S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7000 scores against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax S1

 7000 S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 7000

 S1 7000 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax S1

 7000 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside dimensions 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 S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 vs the S1.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax S1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio S1
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $174