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Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
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
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Pentax Q7

 M Edition 60 Q7 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2013More recent by 14 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Leica M Edition 60

 Q7 M Edition 60 

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Pentax Q7

 M Edition 60 Q7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
good MP (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Pentax Q7
 Leica M Edition 60Pentax Q7
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