Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Q7 scores vs the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Q7 vs the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX100 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NX100.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will give extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Q7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.