Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GR II

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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GR II

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax Q7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the Q7.

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR II Review.
How does it shoot? Ricoh GR II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the GR II.
Compare Ricoh GR II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh GR II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax Q-S1
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Succeeded by the Ricoh GR III
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Differences

Pentax Q7 advantages over Ricoh GR II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR II advantages over Pentax Q7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
1229k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.2 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
300 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax Q7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax Q7 First Shots

Shooting with a wide prime helps you see new shots; Good performance and fast autofocus; Excellent sharp, bright lens; Very customizable; In-camera Wi-Fi works with more than just Android and iOS; Supports Pentax wireless flash strobes
Fixed, wide prime lens isn't for everyone; Cramped controls; Burst capture is slower for JPEGs; Tends too warm under incandescent lighting; Wi-Fi app is poor, and web browser control has cluttered interface
Read our Ricoh GR II Review

The Competition

Compared to Ricoh GR

Pentax Q7

Ricoh GR

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$799
APS-C

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Ricoh GR

Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Pentax Q7

Samsung NX Mini

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$600
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX Mini

Ricoh GR II

Samsung NX Mini

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Nikon S2

Pentax Q7

Nikon S2

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Nikon S2

Ricoh GR II

Nikon S2

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Nikon S2

Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Pentax Q7

Pentax Q-S1

$380
1/1.7 inch

$350
1/1.7 inch

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Pentax Q-S1

Ricoh GR II

Pentax Q-S1

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Pentax Q-S1

Compared to Fujifilm XF10

Pentax Q7

Fujifilm XF10

$380
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Lighter weight

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Ricoh GR II vs Fujifilm XF10

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