Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q7 scores against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Q7 versus the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and TX7.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax Q7 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Q7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.