Pentax Q7 vs Sony T99

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 vs Sony T99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and T99 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was announced 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q7 grades vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 provides 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 T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Q7 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 compared to the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and T99.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T99 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Q7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.