Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX1000
Q7 | NX1000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax Q7
NX1000 | Q7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX1000
Q7 | NX1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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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 |