Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7

Following is a extended review of the Nikon Z fc and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z fc was released 8 years after the Q7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z fc scores versus the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z fc & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc compared to the Q7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and Q7.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z fc will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z fc will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.