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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh PX, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 2 years after the PX which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q7 scores vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Ricoh PX

 Q7 PX 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2011Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax Q7

 PX Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh PX

 Q7 PX 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 against the PX.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and PX.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh PX will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Q7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Ricoh PX
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
Ricoh PX Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (200 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Q7Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Q7 Ricoh PX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-08 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.50 m
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $480 $329