Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Q7

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Q7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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 Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the Q7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and Q7.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.