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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax Q, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was announced very close to the Q and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS7 grades against the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax Q

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic ZS7

		

		

			
 Q ZS7 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax Q

		

		

			
 ZS7 Q 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS7 versus the Q.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and Q.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
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 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
45
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (180 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
Sports photography with Pentax Q
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
63
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than competitors (180 grams)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
38
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
Vlogging with Pentax Q
30
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (180 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Q
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Q
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $695