Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and Q7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe XZ-1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Q7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-1 grades versus the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Pentax Q7
XZ-1 | Q7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus XZ-1
Q7 | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Pentax Q7
XZ-1 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-1 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the Q7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and Q7 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and Q7.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q7 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-26 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | OLED | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 275 grams (0.61 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $567 | $480 |