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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was manufactured 20 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Q7 scores vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung DV300F

 Q7 DV300F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Pentax Q7

 DV300F Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV300F

 Q7 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers outer dimensions 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 DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Q7 compared to the DV300F.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and DV300F.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV300F will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery pack (250 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 shots)
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung DV300F
 Pentax Q7Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung DV300F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-08 2012-01-02
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 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 4.10 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 BP88
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 $200