Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7
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![Olympus Stylus 7000 front Olympus Stylus 7000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7000/Olympus-7000-front.jpg)
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.
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The 7000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Q7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7000 grades vs the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax Q7
7000 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus 7000
Q7 | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Q7
7000 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside 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 Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Q7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the Q7.
![Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Pentax-Q7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Pentax-Q7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and Q7.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The 7000 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Pentax-Q7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Pentax-Q7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Pentax Q7 |
Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
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 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $280 | $480 |