Pentax Q7 vs Pentax X70

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax Q7 versus Pentax X70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and X70 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was introduced 4 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Q7 grades versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q7 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Q7 versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Q7 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Q7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.