Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX5
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
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Below is a complete review of the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q7 was unveiled 3 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Q7 matches up versus the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung NX5
| Q7 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax Q7
| NX5 | Q7 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung NX5
| Q7 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 against the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will provide greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Q7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Q7 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-08-08 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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 | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 11.00 m |
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| 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 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 400 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $480 | $499 |