Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Q7 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax MX-1 has external dimensions of 122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01″) and weighs 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz) (including batteries). Pentax Q7 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34″) and weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax MX-1 and the Pentax Q7. Pentax Q7 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Pentax MX-1. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Pentax MX-1 has a built-in lens but Pentax Q7 doesn't. Once you put a lens on Q7, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Pentax MX-1 and the Pentax Q7 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Q7.
Top View Comparison image of the Pentax MX-1 and the Pentax Q7 Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax Q7 is significantly lighter (191g ) than the Pentax MX-1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on Q7, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Pentax MX-1 nor Pentax Q7 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Q7's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Pentax MX-1 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Pentax Q7 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to MX-1.
