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Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Q7 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Q7 matches up versus the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 ZV-1 Q7 
ReleasedMay 2020August 2013More recent by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 Q7 ZV-1 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q7 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 vs the ZV-1.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and ZV-1.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will give more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
73
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Pentax Q7 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than others (200 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
85
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
71
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
60
 lighter than others (200g)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
70
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (200g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone port
86
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic socket
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony ZV-1
 Pentax Q7Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $480 $750