Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax Q

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax Q, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was introduced 5 months earlier than the Q which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP7 grades versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 compared to the Q.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and Q.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.