Pentax Q7 vs Samsung PL120
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung PL120 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
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung PL120, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and PL120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Q7 scores versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung PL120
| Q7 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Pentax Q7
| PL120 | Q7 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung PL120
| Q7 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 has got 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 PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q7 vs the PL120.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and PL120.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL120 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Q7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Q7 | Samsung PL120 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-08-08 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | () |
| Number of lenses | 8 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | - |
| Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | - |
| Card slots | One | - |
| Price at release | $480 | $150 |