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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax Q7 and Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was revealed 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Q7 grades vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony W510

 Q7 W510 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Pentax Q7

 W510 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony W510

 Q7 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 comes with external measurements 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 vs the W510.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Q7 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern Q7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony W510
60
lighter than average in class (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (200g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony W510
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-08-08 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 2.30 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $480 $99