Pentax Q7 vs Sony S2000

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony S2000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Q7 was manufactured 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Q7 scores versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features external 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q7 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 and the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and S2000.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax Q7 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Q7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.