First introduced in August, 2013,
Pentax Q7 is a 12 MP
Mirrorless with a 1/1.7
(7.44 x 5.58 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Pentax
replaced the older Pentax Q10
with Q7. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Pentax Q7 with Pentax Q10
Pentax Q7 comes with a 7.53 x 5.64 mm BSI-CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 9.41 mm (0.37").
Sensor resolution of Pentax Q7 ~ 4009 x 2992 pixels.
Pentax Q7 has Crop Factor: 4.6
The sensor has a surface area of 42.5 mm².
There are approximate 11,994,928 photosites (pixels) on this area.
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Pentax Q-S1
|
2014
|
|
12MP
|
100 - 12800
|
203g
|
105 x 58 x 34mm
|
|
Pentax Q7
|
2013
|
|
12MP
|
100 - 12800
|
200g
|
102 x 58 x 34mm
|
|
Pentax Q10
|
2012
|
|
12MP
|
100 - 6400
|
200g
|
102 x 58 x 34mm
|
|
Pentax Q
|
2011
|
|
12MP
|
125 - 6400
|
180g
|
98 x 57 x 31mm
|
Proc and Cons of Pentax Q7
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Pentax Q7 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
5.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Timelapse Recording |
Flash Sync Port |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
AF Face Detection |
12800 Max Native ISO |
Manual Focus |
200g Light Body |
3 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Low Screen Resolution: 460k dots |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Low Battery Life: 250 shots |
Pentax Q7 has an Overall Score of 58/100
and ranked #164 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #368
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Pentax Q7 Scores
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Average Scores in Entry-Level Mirrorless
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Physical Dimensions of Pentax Q7
Pentax Q7 weighs 200g and has external dimensions
of 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g,
Pentax Q7
is 123 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Pentax Q7 is less by 13mm
more than the average length in Entry-Level Mirrorless.
Weight Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Pentax Q7
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Pentax Q7
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Pentax Q7 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Q7 |
Dimensions |
Q7 |
|
Pentax Q-S1
|
203 g
|
200 g
|
105 x 58 x 34 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Pentax Q10
|
200 g
|
200 g
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Sony A7
|
474 g
|
200 g
|
127 x 94 x 48 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Pentax Q
|
180 g
|
200 g
|
98 x 57 x 31 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Panasonic GM1
|
204 g
|
200 g
|
99 x 55 x 30 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Samsung NX mini
|
196 g
|
200 g
|
110 x 62 x 23 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
200 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
|
Sony a5000
|
269 g
|
200 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
102 x 58 x 34 mm
|
Specifications of Pentax Q7
General |
Brand |
Pentax
|
Model |
Q7 |
Announced |
August, 2013 |
Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Pentax Q |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
4.7 |
Number of Lenses |
8 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
0 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
4.90 |
Flash Modes |
P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1/1.7 |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
7.53 x 5.64 mm |
Sensor Area |
42.5 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
250 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
D-LI68 |
Physical |
Weight |
200 g |
Physical Dimensions |
102 x 58 x 34 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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