Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Pentax Q10

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax Q7
FX700 | Q7 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FX700
Q7 | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax Q7
FX700 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 176g (0.39 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $399 | $480 |