Clicky

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and CL80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Q7 was released 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q7 grades vs the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung CL80

 Q7 CL80 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax Q7

 CL80 Q7 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung CL80

 Q7 CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 versus the CL80.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and CL80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and CL80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung CL80 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
has built in flash
low battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 per charge)
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (160g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung CL80
 Pentax Q7Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-08 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 12800 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 5.00 m
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $480 $400