Pentax Q10 vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax Q10 and Sony TX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Q10 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Q10 was launched 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Q10 grades against the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q10 and Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Q10 compared to the TX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q10 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q10 and TX7.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax Q10 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Q10 provides an edge in sensor technology.