Pentax Q7 Review
Specifications
Below are the specifications of the Pentax Q7 alongside the Q10 and Q, the two older Q-series models. While the Q7 shares many specifications with its predecessors, the fact that it features a larger sensor makes it an entirely different beast.
Pentax Q7
| Pentax Q10
| Pentax Q
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| Year Launched | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Launch Price (USA) | $479 (body only) $499 (02 lens kit) | $699 (02 lens kit) | $799 (01 lens kit) |
| Sensor | |||
| Resolution | 12 megapixels | ||
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" | |
| 35mm Crop Factor | 4.6x | 5.6x | |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | ||
| ISO Range | 100-12800 (100-1600 at shutter speed 2s or slower) | 100-6400 (100-1600 at shutter speed 2s or slower) | 125-6400 (125-1600 in Bulb mode) |
| Shake Reduction | Mechanical SR | ||
| Dust Removal | Yes | ||
| Image Capture | |||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, P, Tv, Av, M | ||
| Shutter Speeds | Electronic shutter: Leaf shutter lenses only (if electronic shutter is disabled): | ||
| File formats | DNG RAW (12-bit) JPEG | ||
| ND Filter | Yes (w/leaf shutter lenses only) | ||
| Electronic Level | Yes | No | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3EV | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 5FPS (JPG, up to 5 frames) 1.5FPS (JPG, up to 100 frames) 1FPS (RAW, up to 5 frames) | ||
| AF Type | Contrast detect (25 selectable points) | ||
| AF Operating Range | 0 - 18 EV | 1 - 18 EV | |
| Flash | |||
| Built-In Flash | Yes, GN 4.9 (ISO 100), GN 7 (ISO 200) | ||
| Flash Sync. Speed | 1/2000s (w/ leaf shutter) 1/13s (other lenses) 1/250s (external flash) | ||
| Coverage | 28mm (35mm eqv.) | ||
| Flash Modes | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | ||
| Hot Shoe | Yes | ||
| Movie Mode | |||
| Resolution/Framerates | 1920x1080 @ 30/25/24 FPS 1280x720 @ 30/25/24 FPS 640x480 @ 30/25/24 FPS | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 640x480 @ 30 FPS | |
| File format | H.264 MOV | ||
| Interval Movie | Yes | ||
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Manual | ||
| Manual Shutter/Aperture | Yes | Yes (N/A while recording) | |
| Manual ISO | Yes | Yes (N/A while recording) | |
| AF During Recording | Yes (on demand via OK button) | N/A | |
| Stabilization | Electronic | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | ||
| External Microphone | N/A | ||
| Interface | |||
| Control Wheels | 1 | ||
| LCD Screen | 3.0", 460k dots (HVGA) | ||
| Focus Peaking | Yes | ||
| EVF Support | N/A | ||
| IR Remote Ports | 2 (front and rear) | ||
| Customization | Green button, Quick dial | ||
| General | |||
| Lens Mount | Pentax Q-mount | ||
| Media Slot | 1x SD, SDHC, or SDXC card | ||
| Connectivity | Mini HDMI, USB2, Eye-Fi | Mini HDMI, USB2 | |
| Body Material | Plastic | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Color Options | 120 | 100 | 2 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 102 x 58 x 33.5mm | 98 x 57.5 x 31mm | |
| Battery Life | ~260 shots | ~270 shots | ~250 shots |
| Battery Model | D-LI 68 (included) | ||
| AC Adapter | K-AC115 (optional) | ||
| Weight (Loaded) | ~200g (7.05oz) | ||
*after firmware update on the Pentax Q
Read on to see what's in the box!
