Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7
92 Imaging
36 Features
56 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Pentax Q10
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax Q7
Q10 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Pentax Q10
Q7 | Q10 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | September 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q7
Q10 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Pentax Q10 and Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Pentax Q7 | |
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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 |