Leica M9 vs Pentax Q7

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica M9 and Pentax Q7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was revealed 4 years prior to the Q7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M9 scores against the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M9 and the Q7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9 and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and Q7.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M9 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.