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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58 Imaging
52 Features
77 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX10
  • Renewed by Sony RX10 III
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was released 22 months before the RX10 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Q7 grades versus the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony RX10 II

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 RX10 II Q7 
RevealedJune 2015August 2013Newer by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX10 II

		

		

			
 Q7 RX10 II 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has outside measurements 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 RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Q7 against the RX10 II.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and RX10 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Q7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography info
48
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
71
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX10 II as a Street photography camera
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
72
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
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Sports Comparison
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Sports photography highlights
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
68
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony RX10 II
60
 lighter than competition (200g)
 flash built-in
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
56
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX10 II as a Landscape photography camera
55
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
62
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
Vlogging with Sony RX10 II
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (200g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony RX10 II
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-08 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 10.20 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $480 $998