Pentax Q7 vs Sony A68

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax Q7 versus Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and A68 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was announced 3 years before the A68 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Q7 grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 features physical 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 A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q7 vs the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and A68 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and A68.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A68 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Q7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.