Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax Q
7030 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus 7030
Q | 7030 | |||
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Released | June 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax Q
7030 | Q | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Q | |
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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 |