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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Pentax Q7
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was released 4 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Pentax Q7

 EX-Z35 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Casio EX-Z35

 Q7 EX-Z35 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax Q7

 EX-Z35 Q7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 against the Q7.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and Q7 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and Q7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Pentax Q7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Pentax Q7
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-21 2013-08-08
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $480