Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX10 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was manufactured 7 months prior to the RX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q7 grades versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Q7 against the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and RX10.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.