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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly close but the Q10 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was announced 11 months earlier than the Q7 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Q10 scores versus the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax Q7

 Q10 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax Q10

 Q7 Q10 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q7

 Q10 Q7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q10 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q10 vs the Q7.

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and Q7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Q10 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged Q10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography details
Pentax Q7 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others (200 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (250 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (200g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q7
 Pentax Q10Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Q10 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-10 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 8 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $480