Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FX700 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Q7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX700 scores versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX700 compared to the Q7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and Q7.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX700 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX700 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.