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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax Q

 7030 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 7030

 Q 7030 
ReleasedJune 2011January 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax Q

 7030 Q 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (180 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition (180g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax Q
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax Q
Also called mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $695