Leica M9-P vs Pentax Q7

Below is a in depth review of the Leica M9-P vs Pentax Q7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was released 3 years prior to the Q7 and that is quite a serious 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 step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M9-P scores against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P has external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M9-P compared to the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and Q7 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and Q7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9-P because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M9-P will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.