Pentax Q7 vs Sony TF1

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax Q7 and Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was revealed 2 months later than the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q7 grades against the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Q7 vs the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and TF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.