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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very close but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 3D1 was announced 21 months before the Q7 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 3D1 grades versus the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 3D1 Q7 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 Q7 3D1 
ReleasedAugust 2013November 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 3D1 Q7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 3D1 and the Q7.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and Q7.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The 3D1 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged 3D1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
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 offers face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
48
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (200 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
30
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides tracking focus
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 bad battery (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
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 boasts focus by touch
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
 lighter than competitors (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 bad battery (250 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good size screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (200 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Q7
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-11-07 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $670 $480