Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7040 was released 8 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 7040 matches up vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Pentax KP
7040 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus 7040
KP | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2010 | Fresher by 85 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Pentax KP
7040 | KP | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7040 and the KP.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and KP.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7040 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax KP will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7040 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Pentax KP |
Also called as | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $747 |