Pentax Q7 vs Sony FX30

Here, we are comparing the Pentax Q7 and Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and FX30 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Q7 was released 10 years earlier than the FX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Q7 matches up vs the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 has exterior dimensions 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 FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 and Sony FX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Q7 vs the FX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and FX30 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and FX30.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony FX30 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.