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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was released 16 months after the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q7 scores vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX1000

 Q7 NX1000 
RevealedAugust 2013April 2012More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax Q7

 NX1000 Q7 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1000

 Q7 NX1000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 enjoys physical 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 against the NX1000.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Q7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (200g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging advice
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1000
 Pentax Q7Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Q7 Samsung NX1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-08-08 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 8 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 250 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $388