Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q7

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q7, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was announced 2 years after the Q7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-1 matches up against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 offers outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 compared to the Q7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and Q7 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and Q7.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.