Pentax Q7 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      BrandPentaxOlympus
      ModelQ7OM-D E-M1
      Predecessor ModelPentax Q10
      Successor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
      MSRP$499 inc 02 5-15mm lens$1399/£1299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      ProcessorTruePIC VII
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestSuper Fine, Fine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Autofocus ModesSelective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus PointsUnknown81
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      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 Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Lens MountPentax QMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor4.7x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, wide angle viewing, AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferContinuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames,
      Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames
      Flash Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesP-TTL
      Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Flash Auto
      Redeye
      Fill-in
      Flash Off
      Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync (2nd curtain)
      Manual
      Flash Range4.90 m (ISO100/m)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/320 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Proprietary, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      DxO Low Light ISO757
      DxO Color Depth23.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score73
      Video Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min30 min
      Terminals Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output output terminal Type D Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Remote Control O-RC1, Remote F optional RM-UC1 wired remote
      Environmental Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")130 x 94 x 63 mm (5.13 x 3.68 x 2.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)497 g (1.10 lb / 17.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.2 x 3.4"9.6 x 7.1 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.5 lb2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Battery PackD-LI68BLN-1
      Battery Life250 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and Eye-Fi CardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax Q7 Olympus OM-D E-M1
      Self Timer 12 sec, 2 sec 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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