Pentax Q7 vs Sony W380

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax Q7 vs Sony W380, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W380 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was unveiled 3 years after the W380 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q7 grades versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q7 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 compared to the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and W380.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W380 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Q7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.