Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Q7

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax Q7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 7 years after the Q7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z7 II scores versus the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the Q7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and Q7 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and Q7.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will render more detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.