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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(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
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was released 24 months later than the WB750 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Q7 scores against the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Samsung WB750

 Q7 WB750 
LaunchedAugust 2013September 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax Q7

 WB750 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Samsung WB750

 Q7 WB750 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q7 compared to the WB750.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and WB750.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB750 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
built-in flash
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Samsung WB750
 Pentax Q7Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q7 Samsung WB750
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-08 2011-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.30 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI68 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $480 $339