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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was announced 5 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7010 scores against the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax Q7

 7010 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus 7010

 Q7 7010 
ReleasedAugust 2013July 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q7

 7010 Q7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 vs the Q7.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and Q7.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The 7010 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Pentax Q7
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
has built in flash
low battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Q7
Also called as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display 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 speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $480