Canon M vs Pentax Q7
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Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced July 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10

Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon M vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The M was launched 12 months prior to the Q7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the M scores vs the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Pentax Q7
M | Q7 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Canon M
Q7 | M | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon M and Pentax Q7
M | Q7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M has physical dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Canon M vs Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M vs the Q7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and Q7 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Q7.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Canon M vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS M | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-07-23 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Pentax Q |
Available lenses | 23 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $510 | $480 |