Panasonic G7 vs Pentax Q

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax Q, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was announced 3 years later than the Q and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G7 scores versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has physical measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 against the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and Q is 71 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and Q.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G7 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer G7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.