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Leica TL vs Pentax Q7

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Refreshed by Leica TL2
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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica TL vs Pentax Q7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The TL was released 3 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL grades versus the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Pentax Q7

 TL Q7 
RevealedNovember 2016August 2013Fresher by 40 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Leica TL

 Q7 TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Pentax Q7

 TL Q7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica TL features outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL against the Q7.

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and Q7.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica TL will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TL provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL
Street photography with Pentax Q7
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography details
Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
70
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (250 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
33
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Leica TL vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Pentax Q7
 Leica TLPentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Pentax
Model type Leica TL Pentax Q7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-11-08 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 4 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,009 $480