Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q7

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty close but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The ZR1 was launched 5 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ZR1 scores versus the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 vs the Q7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and Q7.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZR1 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged ZR1 will be behind in sensor technology.