Olympus 6000 vs Pentax Q7

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very well matched but the 6000 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was introduced 5 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6000 grades versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 vs the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and Q7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax Q7 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.