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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was brought out 2 months earlier than the K-7 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7010 grades vs the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax K-7

 7010 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus 7010

 K-7 7010 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-7

 7010 K-7 
RevealedJuly 2009October 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7010 versus the K-7.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and K-7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7010 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Pentax K-7 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Pentax K-7
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax K-7
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax K-7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax K-7
Other name mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $599