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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q7 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was unveiled within a month of the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Q7 scores against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Q7 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T Q7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Q7 NEX-5T 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2013Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 comes with external dimensions 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-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q7 versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 vs the NEX-5T.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

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

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (200g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
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-5T
60
lighter than average (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
77
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (250 shots)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony NEX-5T
 Pentax Q7Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-08-08 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q Sony E
Number of lenses 8 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/160 secs
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $480 $400