Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax Q7

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ7 was brought out 19 months before the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ7 grades against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 against the Q7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and Q7.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.