Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 17 months before the Q which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 7030 grades vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 against the Q.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and Q.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7030 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.