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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • New Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-7, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years after the K-7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax K-7

 FZ1000 II K-7 
ReleasedFebruary 2019October 2009Newer by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 K-7 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-7

 FZ1000 II K-7 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-7.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and K-7.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography advice
Pentax K-7 Sports photography advice
69
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
67
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
67
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Pentax K-7
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-02-18 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 12800 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 shots 980 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $898 $599