Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a thorough assessment of the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 4 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q7 matches up against the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q7 compared to the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and CX2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Q7 will produce more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Q7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.