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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax Q7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 4 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Tough-3000 scores against the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax Q7

 Tough-3000 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Q7 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax Q7

 Tough-3000 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the Q7.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and Q7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Tough-3000 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Pentax Q7 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (200 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Pentax Q7
Alternative name mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-07 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $480