Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q

Here is a extended assessment of the Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and Q (12MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-7 was released 20 months prior to the Q which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-7 grades against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-7 & Pentax Q. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-7 vs the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and Q.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-7 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-7 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.