Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp
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37 Features
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![Pentax Q7 front Pentax Q7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Q7/Pentax-Q7-front.jpg)
![Sigma fp front Sigma fp front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-fp/Sigma-fp-front.jpg)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced July 2019
- Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 and Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
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The Q7 was released 7 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q7 grades vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sigma fp
Q7 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Pentax Q7
fp | Q7 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 72 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sigma fp
Q7 | fp | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q7 and Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 compared to the fp.
![Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp size comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sigma-fp-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.
![Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sigma-fp-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and fp.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will render more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Q7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sigma-fp-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q7-vs-Sigma-fp-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax Q7 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax Q7 | Sigma fp |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-08-08 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax Q | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 8 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 422 grams (0.93 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $480 | $2,050 |