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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The K-5 IIs was launched 2 months prior to the Q7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-5 IIs scores against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax Q7

 K-5 IIs Q7 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 Q7 K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q7

 K-5 IIs Q7 
RevealedJune 2013August 2013Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the Q7.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and Q7 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and Q7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Street photography with Pentax Q7
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (250 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography info
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Q7
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Q7
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-04 2013-08-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax Q
Total lenses 151 8
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI68
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $749 $480