Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q7

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS7 was launched 3 years prior to the Q7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS7 matches up against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS7 has got outside measurements 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 Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 versus the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and Q7.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The ZS7 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older ZS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.