Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX20

Following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was released 16 months after the NX20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q7 grades against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Q7 and the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Q7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.