Pentax Q7 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to look closer at the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was revealed 5 years after the GX-20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Q7 matches up versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 has 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) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 and the GX-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and GX-20.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Q7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.