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Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-x and Pentax Q7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the K-x (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was brought out 4 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-x scores against the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax Q7

 K-x Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax K-x

 Q7 K-x 
LaunchedAugust 2013December 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax Q7

 K-x Q7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-x vs the Q7.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and Q7 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and Q7.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-x includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged K-x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-x Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x Travel photography features
Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
54
good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,900 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-x
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax Q7
 Pentax K-xPentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-x Pentax Q7
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-12-23 2013-08-08
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 151 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 16.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 811 not tested
Other
Battery life 1900 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $480