Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1
94 Imaging
35 Features
18 Overall
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84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Introduced July 2013
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7010 was announced 4 years before the MX-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 7010 scores vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax MX-1
7010 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Olympus 7010
MX-1 | 7010 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax MX-1
7010 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 versus the MX-1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 7010 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Pentax MX-1 |
Also Known as | mju 7010 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 391 gr (0.86 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $400 |