Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7000 was released 4 years earlier than the Q10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7000 matches up vs the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax Q10
7000 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus 7000
Q10 | 7000 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Q10
7000 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 and the Q10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and Q10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Q10 |
Also Known as | mju 7000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 7.00 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 | ||
WB 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 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $350 |