Nikon Z30 vs Pentax Q7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z30 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z30 was announced 9 years after the Q7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z30 matches up against the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z30 has outer measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z30 vs the Q7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and Q7.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z30 will render greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.