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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax Q10

 K-7 Q10 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-7

 Q10 K-7 
LaunchedSeptember 2012October 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q10

 K-7 Q10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
low battery power (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax Q10
 Pentax K-7Pentax Q10
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