Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL5

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax Q7 and Samsung CL5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was launched 4 years after the CL5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Q7 scores versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q7 versus the CL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and CL5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax Q7 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Q7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.