Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax Q7

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax Q7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was released 4 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-1 II matches up vs the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-1 II versus the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and Q7 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and Q7.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will provide more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer K-1 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.