Pentax K-7 vs Olympus PEN E-P2

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      BrandPentaxOlympus
      ModelK-7PEN E-P2
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-P1
      Successor ModelPentax K-5 Olympus PEN E-P3
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 2,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      ProcessorPRIME IITruePic V
      Max Image Resolution4672 x 31044032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2592, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 11523200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsPremium, Good, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (4 Settings), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, ManualAuto, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Lamp, 1 custom preset, Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with AR coatingHyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (optional VF-2)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
      Shutter Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.2 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPentax P-TTL seriesOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priorityiAUTO, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      DxO Low Light ISO536505
      DxO Color Depth22.621.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.610.4
      DxO Overall Score6156
      Video Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Audio, HD & NTSC OutputYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min30 min
      Terminals Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini type C
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14-104°F/-10-40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Physical Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      Power and Storage Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Battery PackD-LI90BLS-1
      Battery Life980 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax K-7 Olympus PEN E-P2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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