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Pentax Q7 vs Pentax Q10
Pentax Q7
Camera summary
The Pentax Q7, made by Pentax, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Aug. 8, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.1 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax Q10, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Pentax Q10
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 250 shots per charge with the included D-LI68 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Pentax Q10
Camera summary
The Pentax Q10, made by Pentax, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Sept. 10, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.8 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax Q, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Pentax Q
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax Q7, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax Q7
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 25 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 270 shots per charge with the included D-LI68 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
No |
| Af multi area | No |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Connectivity |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 21.1 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 183.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 49.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 8, 2013 | Sept. 10, 2012 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $278.00 | $219.99 |
| model | Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| Predecessor model | Pentax Q10 | Pentax Q |
| Successor model | Pentax Q7 | |
Lense |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.7× | 5.53× |
| Lens mount | Pentax Q | Pentax Q |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 8 | 8 |
Other features |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Flash range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | 7.00 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
Yes |
Physical |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| Battery life | 250 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | D-LI68 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm | 102 x 58 x 34mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 200 grs | 200 grs |
Screen |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 460 | 460 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 | 12 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Pentax Q7 | Pentax Q10 |
| viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Optical (optional) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |