Pentax Q7 vs Olympus PEN E-PL1s

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      BrandPentaxOlympus
      ModelQ7PEN E-PL1s
      Predecessor ModelPentax Q10 Olympus PEN E-PL1
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL2
      MSRP$499 inc 02 5-15mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      ProcessorTruepic V
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004032 x 3024
      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 14403200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Autofocus ModesSelective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus PointsUnknown11
      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 PEN E-PL1s
      Lens MountPentax QMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor4.7x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, wide angle viewing, AR coatingHyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Shutter Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 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 PEN E-PL1s
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesP-TTL
      Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Flash Range4.90 m (ISO100/m)10.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min30 min
      Terminals Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output output terminal Type D Mini type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Remote Control O-RC1, Remote F
      Environmental Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")115 x 72 x 42 mm (4.53 x 2.83 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)334 g (0.74 lb / 11.78 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.2 x 3.4"
      Package Weight1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Battery PackD-LI68BLS-1
      Battery Life250 shots290 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and Eye-Fi CardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Pentax Q7 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
      Self Timer 12 sec, 2 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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