Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was announced 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q7 grades versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 compared to the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and TX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax Q7 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Q7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.