Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was brought out 18 months prior to the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q7 grades vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 offers outside dimensions 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q7 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 vs the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and NX500.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.