Pentax K-70 vs Pentax Q7

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The K-70 was announced 2 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the K-70 matches up versus the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 provides physical measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-70 versus the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and Q7 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and Q7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-70 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-70 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent K-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.