Pentax Q vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax Q and the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Pentax Q was introduced in June 2011 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II was introduced in February 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Q over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II over Pentax Q.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Pentax Q and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Pentax Q has a Fixed screen Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Pentax Q features a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 125 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Pentax Q can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3456 x 2595, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 2688 x 2016, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2016 x 2016, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1440 x 1440 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Pentax Q it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Pentax Q has a Mini Type C HDMI and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Pentax Q comes with D-LI68 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II comes with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 265 shots.

External Storage Slots

Pentax Q has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Q, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. Pentax Q can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m on Pentax Q and 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. Pentax Q also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Pentax Q.

Pentax Q body has dimensions of 98 x 57 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 1.22") and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II body has dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65"). Pentax Q weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz) and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz).

Pentax Q

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

98 mm

57 mm

106 mm

61 mm

57 mm

61 mm

31 mm

42 mm