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Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony TX5

 Q7 TX5 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Pentax Q7

 TX5 Q7 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony TX5

 Q7 TX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (250 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Q7
Vlogging with Sony TX5
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (148g)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony TX5
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-08 2010-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 2.90 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $480 $239