Pentax Q7 vs Sony W560

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony W560, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Q7 (1/1.7") and W560 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was released 2 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Q7 grades against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q7 vs the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and W560.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W560 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Q7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.