Canon M6 vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon M6 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The M6 was manufactured 3 years after the Q7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M6 matches up versus the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 versus Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 compared to the Q7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Q7 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and Q7.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M6 will offer more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent M6 should have a benefit in sensor technology.