Pentax Q7 vs Sony H70

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 2 years after the H70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q7 grades vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Pentax Q7 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Q7 versus the H70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and H70.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H70 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Q7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.