Pentax Q7 vs Kodak M590

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax Q7 and the Kodak M590, 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 Q7 was introduced in August 2013 and Kodak M590 was introduced in August 2010. 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 Q7 over Kodak M590.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Kodak M590 over Pentax Q7.

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 Q7 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Kodak M590 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached on Pentax Q7.

Pentax Q7 features a 12.4 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Kodak M590 features a 14 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 13 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Pentax Q7 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 Q7 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Kodak M590 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3242 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Pentax Q7 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.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Pentax Q7 comes with D-LI68 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.

External Storage Slots

Pentax Q7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and Eye-Fi Card card slot. Kodak M590 has a single card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Q7, and up to 1/1400 sec on Kodak M590. Pentax Q7 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.90 m (ISO100/m) on Pentax Q7. Pentax Q7 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Pentax Q7.

Pentax Q7 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34") and Kodak M590 body has dimensions of 97 x 58 x 15 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.59"). Pentax Q7 weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) and Kodak M590 weighs [].

Pentax Q7

Kodak M590

102 mm

58 mm

97 mm

58 mm

58 mm

58 mm

34 mm

15 mm