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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
75 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax Q7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was brought out 4 months after the Q7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX7 matches up against the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax Q7

          

          

            
 GX7 Q7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GX7

          

          

            
 Q7 GX7 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax Q7

          

          

            
 GX7 Q7 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2013Same age
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 versus the Q7.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and Q7 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and Q7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

            Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
71
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/320s)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
48
 manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
Street photography with Pentax Q7
82
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
59
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (5.0 fps)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
66
 supports touch focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 low battery life (250 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
73
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
34
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic support
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax Q7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-07 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $480