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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax Q, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7000 grades versus the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax Q

 7000 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 7000

 Q 7000 
IntroducedJune 2011January 2009More recent by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Q

 7000 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7000 versus the Q.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and Q is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and Q.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (180g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Pentax Q
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
Pentax Q Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax Q
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Q
Also called mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $695