Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax Q

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was announced 7 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ7 matches up vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ7 compared to the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and Q.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SZ7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.