Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7
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Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Launched June 2021
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Pentax Q7
Z fc | Q7 | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | August 2013 | More modern by 97 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Nikon Z fc
Q7 | Z fc |
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Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Pentax Q7
Z fc | Q7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Nikon Z fc and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon Z fc vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z fc | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2021-06-28 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 21 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $949 | $480 |