Pentax Q7 vs Samsung TL225

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax Q7 and Samsung TL225, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and TL225 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was announced 4 years after the TL225 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q7 scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Pentax Q7 and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 versus the TL225.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and TL225.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Q7 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Q7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.