Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax Q, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 3 years before the Q and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS7 matches up versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS7 and the Q.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and Q.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax Q will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.