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Pentax Q7

Pentax Q7
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alaScore 88

75 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 75 reviews of Pentax Q7. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and performance. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably. Comments about the viewfinder and reliability are different, and the shutter and durability get less positive reviews.

usability, portability, size, performance, image quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Q7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Q7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Pentax Q7 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the design and size are overall positive. The performance and portability are also appreciated.

usability, portability, performance, size, design

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Q7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Pentax Q7 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the lens and performance are on the whole positive. The size and portability also get good feedback, but opinions are divided on the flash. Many are critical about the durability.

usability, portability, size, performance, lens

durability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Pentax Q7

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Pentax Q7 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the size and performance. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the design. The reliability and screen get negative views.

usability, image quality, portability, performance, size

durability, screen, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Allison Johnson (dpreview.com)

Pentax Q7 Review

 

Long gone are the days when digital camera shoppers were made to choose between a small camera body and the ability to change lenses. These days, there are plenty of small interchangeable lens cameras on the market, from all of the current major...

The Pentax Q7 might be suited for the enthusiast shooter who wants a very small camera and doesn't like the idea of paying $500 for a fixed lens. The Q7's image quality is good, especially if you shoot Raw, and the feature set is competitive with...

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Pentax Q7

 

The impressively small Pentax Q7 mirrorless camera features an image sensor that is 50 percent larger than previous models, but its shutter lag is a drawback.

Very small. Bright rear LCD. Sharp kit lens. Available in 120 different colors. Interesting lens system. In-body shake reduction. Good high ISO performance.

Noticeable shutter lag. Small sensor limits depth of field control. Distortion an issue when shooting in Raw mode. Rolling shutter effect in video.

One of the drawbacks of the Q7's small image sensor is that, unless you're really close to your subject, it's tough to blur the background of images, even if you're shooting with a fast lens like the f/1.9 01 Standard Prime. One of the settings on the...

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Pentax rolls out another tiny Q camera

 

The Pentax Q7 has a slightly larger sensor than its predecessor's. But look -- pretty colors!

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Eric Butterfield (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Q7 Review

 

The little Q7 offers a lot of attractive features and manual controls, but it performs more like a point-and-shoot than a serious prosumer camera. Mediocre image quality, high digital noise and sluggish auto focus make the Q7 hard to recommend for the...

Lots of manual controls ; Many filters and color effects ; Quick dial on front is convenient ; Pop-up flash reduces red eye ; Three custom user settings ; Bright 3-inch LCD ; Records full 1080p video ; Small, lightweight magnesium-allow body ; Can use...

Small sensor ; Noise is significant at high ISO settings ; Auto mode tends to select high ISO settings ; Focus is fixed at first shot in burst mode ; Images lack fine detail ; Video quality is middle of the road ; Price is high

The little Q7 offers a lot of attractive features and manual controls, but it performs more like a point-and-shoot than a serious prosumer camera. Mediocre image quality, high digital noise and sluggish auto focus make the Q7 hard to recommend for the...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Pentax Q7 Review

 

The new Pentax Q7 is one of the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens cameras currently available. At its heart is a new 1/1.7”-type back-illuminated CMOS sensor and the super-compact Q-mount lens system. The Pentax Q7 also features improved...

So the smallest mirrorless camera on the block gets a generally successful upgrade and can be considered the most well realized Q camera yet. As with its predecessors we can visualise the smaller format, pack of playing cards-size of the Pentax Q7...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Pentax Q7 Review

 

Conclusion The Pentax Q7 is in a precarious predicament. Should it be compared to other ILCs due to its interchangeable lens system or to point and shoots due to its sensor size? My initial reaction is to compare it to other ILCs. In that case, I...

Good image quality, although not consistent, Small and compact, Easily transportable, Very expandable especially when used with Q-mount adaptors

Slow AF speeds, High ISOs lead to soft images, Good image quality, although not consistent

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Christopher Snow (reviewed.com)

Pentax Q7

 

Pentax's lilliputian Q series finally gets a better sensor. Is it too little too late?

Is Pentax chasing rainbows?

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Q7

 

A compact system camera that fits in your pocket, but it has problems.

Very portable, Impressive build quality, Good handling

Image quality issues, Limited lens systen, Poor value overall

Sep, 2013
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

Pentax Q7 review

 

The Pentax Q7 is a pint-sized interchangeable lens system camera

Small proportions ; Large sensor ; Respectable image quality

Looks like a toy ; Tiny controls ; Fixed LCD screen

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Pentax Q7 review

 

It's a Q, with a (bit) bigger sensor

Jun, 2013
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