Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2014
(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
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Pentax Q7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe M Edition 60 was manufactured 14 months later than the Q7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Pentax Q7
M Edition 60 | Q7 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | August 2013 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Leica M Edition 60
Q7 | M Edition 60 |
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Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Pentax Q7
M Edition 60 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Leica M Edition 60 versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the Q7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and Q7 is 74 and 92 respectively.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and Q7.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher M Edition 60 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model | Leica M Edition 60 | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-23 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 59 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 680g (1.50 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 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 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | - | $480 |