Olympus 7040 vs Pentax Q

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7040 and 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 7040 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 17 months prior to the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7040 grades versus the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 vs the Q.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and Q.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be behind in sensor tech.