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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Q7 was launched 3 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Q7 grades versus the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Q7 HZ25W 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2010Newer by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Pentax Q7

 HZ25W Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung HZ25W

 Q7 HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q7 and the HZ25W.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Q7 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer Q7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
low battery (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung HZ25W
 Pentax Q7Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-08 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 5.60 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $480 $350