Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7
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![Leica M Typ 262 front Leica M Typ 262 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Typ-262/Leica-M-Typ-262-front.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed November 2015
- Also referred to as Typ 262
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.
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The M Typ 262 was launched 2 years after the Q7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Pentax Q7
M Typ 262 | Q7 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Leica M Typ 262
Q7 | M Typ 262 |
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Pentax Q7
M Typ 262 | Q7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has proportions 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 Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the Q7.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Pentax-Q7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Q7 is 77 and 92 respectively.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Pentax-Q7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and Q7.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer M Typ 262 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Pentax-Q7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Pentax-Q7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Pentax |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Pentax Q7 |
Otherwise known as | Typ 262 | - |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-11-19 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen 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 speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical 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 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $5,069 | $480 |