Pentax Q7 vs Sony A6700

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax Q7 and Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A6700 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was introduced 11 years earlier than the A6700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Q7 grades vs the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 and Sony A6700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Q7 versus the A6700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A6700 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and A6700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6700 will offer you more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.