Pentax Q10 vs Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax Q10 and the Nikon Coolpix P7000, 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 Q10 was introduced in September 2012 and Nikon Coolpix P7000 was introduced in November 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax Q10 Highlights

      • 12.4 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pentax Q10
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pentax Q10 and Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      PROS

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Pentax Q10

      Pentax Q10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Q10 over Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Pentax Q10 vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.4 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 183 vs 147
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.1 vs 19.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.9 vs 10.8
      Higher DxO Overall Score 49 vs 39
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) vs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)

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      Pentax Q7
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.4 MP

      Pentax Q
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Pentax K-1 II
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      Full Frame

      36.4 MP

      Sony RX100 II
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Leica C-Lux
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Nikon P7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7000 over Pentax Q10.

      Pentax Q10 vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      More Focus Points 25 vs 99
      Center Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 921k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 270 shots vs 350 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7000.

      Nikon P7800
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Pentax Q10 Nikon Coolpix P7000
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C
        Light200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Pentax Q10 Nikon Coolpix P7000
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.4 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low DxO Overall Score4939
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life270 shots350 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Pentax Q10 and Nikon Coolpix P7000 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 80% coverage.Pentax Q10 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Pentax Q10 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 100 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix P7000 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Pentax Q10 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. Nikon Coolpix P7000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 640 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Pentax Q10 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.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Pentax Q10 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Nikon Coolpix P7000 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax Q10 comes with D-LI68 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Pentax Q10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon Coolpix P7000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Pentax Q10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7000. Pentax Q10 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix P7000 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Pentax Q10 and 6.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P7000. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Pentax Q10 and via Shoe Mount to Nikon Coolpix P7000. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Pentax Q10.

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax Q10 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34") and Nikon Coolpix P7000 body has dimensions of 114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77"). Pentax Q10 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P7000 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz).

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      102 mm

      58 mm

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      114 mm

      77 mm

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      58 mm

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      77 mm

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      34 mm

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      45 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax Q10 and Nikon Coolpix P7000

      Pentax Q10 and Nikon Coolpix P7000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Pentax Q10 and Nikon Coolpix P7000 and give them scores of 62 and 63 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      63

      Sensor

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39

      Photo

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps

      Video

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Pentax Q10

      Nikon Coolpix P7000

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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