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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV150F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was unveiled 8 months after the DV150F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Q7 matches up vs the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung DV150F

 Q7 DV150F 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax Q7

 DV150F Q7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV150F

 Q7 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has exterior measurements 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 Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the DV150F.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung DV150F will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Q7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax Q7Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung DV150F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-08 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Available lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) -
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 grams (0.44 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $480 $150