Pentax Q7 vs Pentax X90

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax Q7 vs Pentax X90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the X90 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and X90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was launched 3 years after the X90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Q7 scores vs the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Pentax X90. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 has external 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 X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 against the X90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Q7 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more modern Q7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.