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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was announced 8 years after the Q10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Z7 II matches up versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax Q10

 Z7 II Q10 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2012More modern by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Q10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax Q10

 Z7 II Q10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 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).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II against the Q10.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and Q10 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and Q10.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
88
focusing manually
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Pentax Q10 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax Q10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Q10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Q10
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 15 8
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $2,997 $350