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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NEX-5R (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Q7 was introduced 12 months later than the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Q7 grades against the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony NEX-5R

 Q7 NEX-5R 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Pentax Q7

 NEX-5R Q7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony NEX-5R

 Q7 NEX-5R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q7 and the NEX-5R.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Q7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Q7
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
68
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 shots)
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging information
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
31
touchscreen capability
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony NEX-5R
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-08-08 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Number of lenses 8 121
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $480 $750