Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the K-7 (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The K-7 was released 3 years prior to the Q10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-7 matches up against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-7 and the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and Q10 is 60 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-7 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged K-7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.