Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3
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37 Features
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2013
- Older Model is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Q7 was released 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Q7 grades against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony G3
Q7 | G3 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax Q7
G3 | Q7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony G3
Q7 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Q7 and the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and G3.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax Q7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Q7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-08-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $480 | $200 |