Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax Q10
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Announced March 2023
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Q7 (12MP) and the ZV-E1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Q7 (1/1.7") and ZV-E1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q7 scores vs the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q7 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Q7 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony ZV-E1
| Q7 | ZV-E1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Pentax Q7
| ZV-E1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2023 |  | August 2013 | Newer by 117 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony ZV-E1
| Q7 | ZV-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equal display measurement |
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 compared to the ZV-E1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and ZV-E1 is 92 and 80 respectively.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and ZV-E1.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Q7 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged Q7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (483 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors (200g)
has built in flash
low battery power (250 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
better than average battery power (570 shots)
lighter than average in class (483g)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery power (250 shots)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging factors
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external microphone port
lighter than average in class (483 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
| Pentax Q7 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Q7 | Sony ZV-E1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-08-08 | 2023-03-29 |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 40 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 759 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax Q | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 8 | 195 |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) | 483 gr (1.06 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| 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 images | 570 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $480 | $2,198 |