Pentax Q7 vs Sony W320

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony W320, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Q7 was released 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q7 scores versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q7 versus the W320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and W320.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q7 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W320 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Q7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.