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Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replaced the Epson R-D1
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x versus Pentax Q7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The R-D1x was released 5 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R-D1x scores against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Pentax Q7

 R-D1x Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Epson R-D1x

 Q7 R-D1x 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kCrisper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Pentax Q7

 R-D1x Q7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Epson R-D1x versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the R-D1x vs the Q7.

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Q7 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Q7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R-D1x featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax Q7 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography details
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (620 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography features
Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
39
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Epson R-D1x vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Pentax Q7
 Epson R-D1xPentax Q7
General Information
Make Epson Pentax
Model Epson R-D1x Pentax Q7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-02-27 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 369.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Pentax Q
Number of lenses 59 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options - P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer No Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,709 $480