Pentax Q vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelQPowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G7 X
      Successor ModelPentax Q10 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
      MSRP$699
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 6,400125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4000 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 14405472 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper fine, fine
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points2531
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor5.6x
      Focal Length8.8 - 36.8 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4.2x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 30 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5.4 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 46 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Trailing-curtain sync
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range5.60 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots ) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO189
      DxO Color Depth20.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.1
      DxO Overall Score47
      Video Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control
      Environmental Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Dimensions98 x 57 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 1.22")106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.25 x 5.9 x 3.15"
      Package Weight1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Battery PackD-LI68NB-13L
      Battery Life230 shots265 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Pentax Q Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory MountNo
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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