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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A7c (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was launched 8 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q7 matches up vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony A7c

 Q7 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Pentax Q7

 A7c Q7 
LaunchedSeptember 2020August 2013More modern by 86 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c

 Q7 A7c 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 against the A7c.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and A7c.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7c will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Q7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
78
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (740 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony A7c
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
good battery life (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7c Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging information
Sony A7c Vlogging information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
86
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony A7c
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-08-08 2020-09-14
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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sony E
Available lenses 8 122
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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) no built-in flash
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 509 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 shots 740 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $480 $1,800