Pentax Q7 vs Sony A500

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax Q7 and Sony A500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and A500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was brought out 4 years later than the A500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q7 grades vs the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 offers external 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 Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 versus the A500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and A500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Q7 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer Q7 will have an advantage in sensor technology.