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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The Q7 was brought out 8 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Q7 scores vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung EX2F

 Q7 EX2F 
RevealedAugust 2013December 2012Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax Q7

 EX2F Q7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung EX2F

 Q7 EX2F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 comes with physical 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) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 against the EX2F.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Q7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
flash built-in
bad battery power (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (294g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q7
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax Q7Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung EX2F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Available lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) -
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $478