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Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax Q7 and Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the FX3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Q7 (1/1.7") and FX3 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was revealed 8 years earlier than the FX3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q7 grades versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Q7 FX3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 FX3 Q7 
RevealedFebruary 2021August 2013More modern by 91 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 Q7 FX3 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
See the Pentax Q7 and Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q7 compared to the FX3.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and FX3 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and FX3.
All in all, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Q7 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged Q7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX3 Portrait photography advice
48
 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
71
 focusing manually
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Pentax Q7 Street photography details
Sony FX3 Street photography details
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than others (200g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 shots)
 no phase detect AF
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
Sony FX3 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than others (200g)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery life (600 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Sony FX3 Vlogging factors
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (200g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone jack
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony FX3
 Pentax Q7Sony FX3
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-08-08 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Total lenses 8 187
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 716 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 250 photos 600 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $480 $3,900