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Brand / Model |
Canon EOS 7D |
Nikon D7000 |
Pentax K-5 |
Olympus E-5 |
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Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 18 Megapixels CMOS | 16 Megapixels CMOS | 16 Megapixels CMOS | 12 Megapixels CMOS *LiveMOS sensor. |
Sensor Area | ||||
Sensor Size | 27.1mm Diagonal (1.6X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 21.7mm Diagonal (2X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | None | None | 3-Axis | 2-Axis |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 100-12800 | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 100-25600 | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 80-51200 | ISO 100 - 6400 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 60s |
Lens / Mount | Canon EF EF-S Mount | Nikon F Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Four-Thirds Mount |
FLM / Crop | APS-C (1.6X) | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) | Four-Thirds (2X) |
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Zoom Mechanism | ||||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens | Lens |
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Focus System | 19-point Phase-Detect *All cross-type points. Increased sensitivity at center. Predictive AF. AF micro-adjustments, 41 steps, up to 20 lenses. Assist-Lamp | 39-point Phase-Detect *9 cross-type sensors. Face-Detect in Live-View. 3D Tracking Predictive AF-C. Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX IX+, 11 points, 9-cross-type at center. Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *DMF in AF-S or AF-C mode. 11-points full twin-cross. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 1.00X - 100% Coverage | 0.95X - 100% Coverage | 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Exchangeable focusing screens. | 1.15X - 100% Coverage |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Rotating | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Color-adjustable in 2 axis, 15 steps, plus adjustable brightness and anti-reflection coating. | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, H | P, A, T, M, B |
Scene Modes | 20Flash Off, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party, Beach&Snow, Child, Sunset, Dusk&Dawn, Pet, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | |||
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Partial, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Highlight Spot, Lowlight Spot |
Bracketing | 3 Shots ±3 EV | 3 Shots ±2 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 7 Shots ±1 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV | Flash Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -3..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±3 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
Continuous Drive | 8 FPS, 126 JPEG, 15 RAW | 6 FPS, 100 JPEG, 10 RAW | 7 FPS, 40 JPEG, 15 RAW *Unlimited 3.3 FPS continuous shooting. | 5 FPS, Unlimited JPEG, 16 RAW |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 1-9 Shots, 1/2s-3s Interval | Yes *12s, 2s shutter or 3s remote with automatic MLU and SR OFF. | Yes *2s, 12s, 1/8-30s with MLU |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof |
Digital Level | 2 Axis | 1 Axis | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | 2 Axis |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Wired | Wired, Infrared | Infrared | Wired, Infrared |
HDR | No | No | Yes | No |
Multiple Exposures | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Yes | No | No |
WiFi | No | No | No | No |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | No | No |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 12) | YesFlash bracketing, 2 or 3 frames. High-speed sync up to 1/8000s. (GN 13) | Yes (GN 13) | YesControls wireless flashes. Flash bracketing, 3 frames. -2..+2 FC for external flashes. (GN 18) |
Flash Sync | 1/250s | 1/320s | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. | 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS 16:9 *Adjustable microphone sensitivity. | 1920x1080 @ 25 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 30 FPS. | 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 |
Sound Input | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Compact Flash | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Compact Flash |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 800 | 1050 | 980 | 870 |
Introduced | 2009-09-01, DiscontinuedYES | 2010-09-15, DiscontinuedYES | 2010-09-20, DiscontinuedYES | 2010-09-14, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 148 x 111 x 74mm (W x H x D) | 132 x 103 x 77mm (W x H x D) | 131 x 97 x 73mm (W x H x D) | 142 x 116 x 75mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 820g | 780g | 750g | 892g |
Legend | Best Spec | Above Average | About Average | Below Average | Lowest Spec | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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