Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GR II

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and GR II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 22 months before the GR II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Q7 scores versus the GR II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh GR II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Q7 compared to the GR II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and GR II.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR II will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Q7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.