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Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon 1 J2 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
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
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 J2 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very close but the 1 J2 (1") and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J2 was launched 12 months prior to the Q7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 J2 scores against the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Pentax Q7

 1 J2 Q7 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Q7 1 J2 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon 1 J2 and Pentax Q7

 1 J2 Q7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J2 enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J2 and the Q7.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J2 and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J2 and Q7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 J2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax Q7 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 J2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J2
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
69
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (238 grams)
built-in flash
low battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J2
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
30
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (238g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J2 and Pentax Q7
 Nikon 1 J2Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon 1 J2 Pentax Q7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 135 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Pentax Q
Number of lenses 13 8
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/60s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 363 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $480