Leica X Vario vs Pentax Q7

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica X Vario vs Pentax Q7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X Vario (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the X Vario (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The X Vario was brought out within a month of the Q7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X Vario grades against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X Vario and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica X Vario Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario has outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Leica X Vario vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X Vario compared to the Q7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and Q7 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X Vario and Q7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X Vario featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica X Vario will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.