Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax S1
| 7000 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 7000
| S1 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax S1
| 7000 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax 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 |
