Pentax Q7 vs Leica TL

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Pentax Q7 vs Leica TL

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 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax Q-S1
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Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Pentax Q7 advantages over Leica TL

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
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
200g vs 384g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica TL advantages over Pentax Q7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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

400 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
7 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1230k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

User reviews

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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

We haven’t reviewed the Leica TL.
Read our Leica TL Preview

The Competition

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

Leica TL

Samsung NX Mini

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX Mini

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Pentax Q7

Samsung NX3000

$380
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

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

Leica TL

Nikon S2

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica TL 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

Leica TL

Pentax Q-S1

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$350
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Pentax Q-S1

Compared to Leica TL2

Pentax Q7

Leica TL2

$380
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$2495
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax Q7 vs Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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