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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was introduced 4 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q7 scores against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony RX100 V

 Q7 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Pentax Q7

 RX100 V Q7 
IntroducedOctober 2016August 2013More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony RX100 V

 Q7 RX100 V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 features physical 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) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Q7 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q7 versus the RX100 V.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and RX100 V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Street photography highlights
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 V Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
flash built-in
low battery (250 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
80
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery (250 per charge)
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 V Vlogging information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (200g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
missing mic socket
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony RX100 V
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-08 2016-10-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $480 $998