Pentax W60 vs Pentax Q7

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax W60 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Pentax. The image resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the W60 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The W60 was released 5 years before the Q7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the W60 matches up against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Pentax W60 versus Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the W60 and the Q7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and Q7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W60 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax Q7 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.