Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was revealed 13 months prior to the NX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Q7 matches up against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Q7 compared to the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and NX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will show more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Q7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.