Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax Q7

Here, we are comparing the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly close but the RZ10 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The RZ10 was unveiled 3 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RZ10 matches up versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax RZ10 and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RZ10 against the Q7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ10 and Q7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RZ10 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax RZ10 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.