Pentax Q7 vs Samsung ST600

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax Q7 and Samsung ST600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and ST600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Q7 was brought out 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Q7 scores against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 and Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 and the ST600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and ST600.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST600 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Q7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.