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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The G9 was brought out 4 years after the Q7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 scores vs the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax Q7

 G9 Q7 
ReleasedNovember 2017August 2013Newer by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic G9

 Q7 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q7

 G9 Q7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 features external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 versus the Q7.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and Q7 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and Q7.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Pentax Q7
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax Q7
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-08 2013-08-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (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 658 gr (1.45 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,500 $480