Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced October 2009
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax Q10
K-7 | Q10 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-7
Q10 | K-7 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | October 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q10
K-7 | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Pentax K-7 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-7 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-10-02 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD with AR coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) | 200 gr (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 All around rating | 61 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | 270 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $350 |