| General | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Panasonic |
| Model | Q7 | Lumix DC-G9 |
| Predecessor Model | Pentax Q10 | |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II | |
| MSRP | $499 inc 02 5-15mm lens | $1699 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.76 Megapixel | 21.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 20.33 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Good, Better, Best | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Selective single-point Tracking Single Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Manual Focus | Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | Unknown | 225 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| 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 Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax Q | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 4.7x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT color LCD, wide angle viewing, AR coating | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.66x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.83x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 | |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Continuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames, Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames | Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | P-TTL Red-eye Reduction Slow-speed Sync Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | (AF/AE LOCK button) |
| Video | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080 | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | output terminal Type D | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi connection possible | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Remote Control O-RC1, Remote F | wired or via smartphone |
| Environmental | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34") | 137 x 97 x 92 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 3.62") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) | 658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7 x 5.2 x 3.4" | 7.75 x 6.05 x 5.75" |
| Package Weight | 1.5 lb | 2.945 lb |
| Power and Storage | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI68 | DMW-BLF19 |
| Battery Life | 250 shots | 400 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and Eye-Fi Card | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Pentax Q7 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 12 sec, 2 sec | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
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