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The Q7 is Pentax's third Q-mount model and the first to feature a 1/1.7" type sensor - helping make it more directly comparable with the enthusiast compact class of cameras. The 12MP BSI CMOS chip fits into the smallest, lightest mirrorless interchangeable lens system on the market, offering improved image quality without making the body any larger. Magnesium alloy build and extensive direct control reinforce the enthusiast-friendly impression, and the Q7 gave good results in our testing.
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Lens mount | Pentax Q |
| Focal length mult. | 4.7× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3.00″ |
| Screen dots | 460,000 |
| Min shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
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| Storage types | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34″) |
| GPS | None |
The Pentax Q7 does well in everyday shooting, delivering image quality that's generally as good as the best enthusiast compacts. However, it under delivers for the entry-level ILC class in terms of resolution and high ISO performance. Though we had few serious complaints about its performance, it's hard to recommend among so many excellent fixed and interchangeable lens cameras that cost about the same.
Good for: Enthusiast shooters interested in available light photography and casual portraits looking for a very small camera with the ability to change lenses.
Not so good for: Enthusiasts who would give priority to low light shooting, resolution, depth of field control and lens selection over compact size.
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Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm f2.8-4.5 and 06 Telephoto Zoom 15-45mm f2.8 Lenses (Silver) | $679.00 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm f2.8-4.5 Lens (Silver) | $494.22 |
Pentax Q7 02 zoom kit black Compact System Camera 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD and5-15mm (Black) | $493.99 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm f2.8-4.5 and 06 Telephoto Zoom 15-45mm f2.8 Lenses (Silver) | $679.00 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm f2.8-4.5 and 06 Telephoto Zoom 15-45mm f2.8 Lenses (Yellow) | $696.95 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm f2.8-4.5 Lens (Yellow) | $496.95 |
Pentax Q7 12.4 MP Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD and 5-15mm Lens (Black) | $476.95 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 02 Standard Zoom 5-15mm f2.8-4.5 and 06 Telephoto Zoom 15-45mm f2.8 Lenses (Black) | $692.99 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD - Body Only (Silver) | $468.00 |
Pentax Q Black Kit w/ 02 Standard Zoom Lens | $229.99 |
Pentax Q7 12.4MP Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD - Body Only (Yellow) | $479.95 |
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