Pentax Q7 vs Sony a3500

Following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax Q7 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was introduced 7 months before the a3500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Q7 matches up versus the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q7 against the a3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and a3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q7 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Q7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.