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Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 9 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Q7 scores versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony ZV-E10

 Q7 ZV-E10 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Pentax Q7

 ZV-E10 Q7 
RevealedJuly 2021August 2013Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony ZV-E10

 Q7 ZV-E10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q7 features 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) while the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 and the ZV-E10.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and ZV-E10 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q7 and ZV-E10.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will give you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
82
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Sony ZV-E10
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
88
great battery (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
81
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony ZV-E10
 Pentax Q7Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-08-08 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q Sony E
Amount of lenses 8 150
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 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
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) no built-in flash
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
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 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max 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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $699