Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Q7 was brought out 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q7 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony WX5
Q7 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 38 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Pentax Q7
WX5 | Q7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX5
Q7 | WX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Pentax Q7 and Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Q7 versus the WX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q7 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Q7 features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher Q7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 8 | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 5.10 m |
Flash options | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $480 | $250 |