Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung HZ50W, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and HZ50W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Q7 scores vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 enjoys outside 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 HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Q7 against the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Q7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.