Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The Q7 was introduced 24 months later than the GR Digital IV making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Q7 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features outside dimensions 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 Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Q7 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax Q7 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Q7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.