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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was manufactured 6 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q7 matches up versus the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung GX-10

 Q7 GX-10 
ReleasedAugust 2013September 2006More modern by 84 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax Q7

 GX-10 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung GX-10

 Q7 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 has got outside 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 GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the GX-10.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and GX-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax Q7 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Q7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
9
no video recording
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax Q7Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q7 Samsung GX-10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-08-08 2006-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 8 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) -
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $480 $850