Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was revealed 6 months later than the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q7 matches up vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Q7 compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and RX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.